Canon Powershot N User Guide

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Contents: Basic 
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Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Creative Shot 
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Auto Mode/ 
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
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Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
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Basic Guide
*1	Wi-Fi	image	transfer	to	a	computer	requires	Windows	8,	Windows	7	SP1,	Mac	OS	X	10.6.8, Mac OS X 10.7, or Mac OS X 10.8.2 or later.
*2 Information on computer models compatible with Mac OS X 10.8 is available on the 
Apple website.
*3
 Includes Silverlight 5.1 (max. 100 MB). Additionally

, in Windows XP, Microsoft .NET 
Framework 3.0 or later (max. 500 MB) must be installed. Installation m\
ay take some 
time, depending on computer performance.
•	 Check	the	Canon	website	for	the	latest	system	requirements,	including	supported OS versions.
Installing the Software
Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration.
Using the software auto update function, you can update to the latest 
version and download new functions via the Internet (some software 
excluded), so be sure to install the software on a computer with an Int\
ernet 
connection.
What you will need:
zzComputer
zzInterface cable (=  2)
zzIncluded CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) ( =  2)
1 Insert the CD-ROM in the 
computer’s	CD-ROM	drive.
zzInsert the included CD-ROM (DIGITAL 
CAMERA Solution Disk) (=  2) in the 
computer’s CD-ROM drive.
zzOn a Macintosh computer, after inserting 
the disc, double-click the desktop disc 
icon to open it, and then double-click the  
[
] icon displayed.
2 Begin the installation.
zzClick [Easy Installation] and follow the 
on-screen instructions to complete the 
installation process.
3 When a message is displayed 
prompting you to connect 
the camera, connect it to a 
computer.
zzWith the camera turned off, open the 
cover (). With the smaller plug of the 
included interface cable ( =  2) in the 
orientation shown, insert the plug fully 
into the camera terminal (
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zzInsert the larger plug of the interface 
cable in the computer’s USB port. For 
details about USB connections on the 
computer, refer to the computer user 
manual.
4	 Install	the	files.
zzTurn the camera on, and follow the 
on-screen instructions to complete the 
installation process.
XXThe software will connect to the Internet 
to update to the latest version and 
download new functions. Installation may 
take some time, depending on computer 
performance and the Internet connection.
zzClick [Finish] or [Restart] on the screen 
after installation and remove the CD-
ROM when the desktop is displayed.
zzTurn the camera off and disconnect the 
cable.
•	
When not connected to the Internet, there are the following limitations.\
-
 The screen in step 3 will not be displayed.
- Some functions may not be installed.
•	 The	first	time	you	connect	the	camera	to	the	computer,	drivers	will	be	installed,	so it may take a few minutes until camera images are accessible.
•	 If you have several cameras that were bundled with ImageBrowser EX on th\
e 
included CD-ROMs, be sure to use each camera with their included CD-ROM \
and follow the on-screen installation instructions for each. Doing so wi\
ll ensure 
that each camera will receive the correct updates and new functions via \
the 
auto update function.
Saving Images to a Computer
Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration.
1 Connect the camera to the 
computer.
zzFollow step 3 in “Installing the Software” 
(=  21) to connect the camera to a 
computer.
2 Turn the camera on to access 
CameraWindow.
zzPress the  button to turn the camera 
on.
zzOn a Macintosh computer, 
CameraWindow is displayed when a 
connection is established between the 
camera and computer.
zzFor Windows, follow the steps introduced 
below.
zzIn the screen that displays, click the [] 
link to modify the program.
zzChoose [Downloads Images From Canon 
Camera using Canon CameraWindow] 
and then click [OK].
 
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zzDouble click [].
3 Save the images to the 
computer.
zzClick [Import Images from Camera], and 
then click [Import Untransferred Images].
XXImages are now saved to the Pictures 
folder on the computer, in separate 
folders named by date.
zzAfter images are saved, close 
CameraWindow, press the power button 
to turn the camera off, and unplug the 
cable.
zzFor instructions on viewing images on 
a computer, refer to the Software Guide
 
(=
  20).
•	 In Windows 7, if the screen in step 2 is not displayed, click the [] icon in the 
taskbar.
•	 To start CameraWindow in Windows Vista or XP, click [Downloads Images 
From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] on the screen displayed 
when you turn the camera on in step 2. If CameraWindow is not displayed,\
 
click the [Start] menu and choose [All Programs]  ►
 [Canon Utilities]  ►
 
[CameraWindow]  ►
 [CameraWindow].
•	 On a Macintosh computer, if CameraWindow is not displayed after step 2, click 
the [CameraWindow] icon in the Dock (the bar at the bottom of the deskt\
op).
CameraWindow
•	Although you can save images to a computer simply by connecting your 
camera to the computer without using the software, the following limitat\
ions 
apply.
- It may take a few minutes after you connect the camera to the computer u\
ntil 
camera images are accessible.
- Images shot in vertical orientation may be saved in horizontal orientati\
on.- Some problems may occur when saving images or image information, 
depending on the operating system version, the software in use, or image\
 
file
	sizes.- Some functions provided by the software may not be available, such as 
movie editing.
Using the PDF Manuals
Camera User Guide
zzAccess this guide by double-clicking the desktop shortcut icon.
Software Guide
zzThe guide can be accessed from the help system of included software 
(some software excluded).
•	It may not be possible to install the PDF manuals on computers that do n\
ot 
meet	the	system	requirements	(=  20). However, you can view the manuals 
on	a	computer	that	supports	Adobe	Reader	by	copying	the	PDF	files	in	the	Readme folder on the CD-ROM directly to a convenient location on the 
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Other Shooting 
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Wi-Fi Functions
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System Map
Battery Pack
NB-9L* Wrist Strap
WS-800
Compact  Power Adapter
CA-DC30/CA-DC30E DIGITAL
CAMERA
Solution Disk
Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*
Memory Card Card Reader Windows/
Macintosh
Camera Jacket CJ-DC1
AC Adapter  Kit
ACK-DC70
Included 
Accessories
Power Other Accessories
Battery Charger
CB-2LB/CB-2LBE
* Also available for purchase separately.
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with\
 genuine 
Canon accessories.
Canon
	shall	not	be	liable	for	any	damage	to	this	product	and/or	accidents	such	as	fire,	etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g.,\
 a leakage 
and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty doe\
s not apply to 
repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories,\
 although you 
may
	request	such	repairs	on	a	chargeable	basis.
Note that availability varies by area, and some accessories may no longe\
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Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
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Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Practical guide that introduces other camera basics and 
describes shooting and playback options
1
4
Advanced Guide
On/Off ........................................ 26
Shutter Ring
 .............................. 27
Holding the Camera
 ................. 28
Shooting Display Options
 ....... 29
FUNC. Menu
 .............................. 29
MENU Menu
 .............................. 30
Indicator Display
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On/Off
Shooting Mode
zzPress the power button to turn the 
camera on and prepare for shooting.
zzTo turn the camera off, press the power 
button again.
Playback Mode
zzPress the  button to turn the camera 
on and view your shots.
zzTo switch between Shooting and 
Playback mode when the camera is on, 
press the  button.
•	 To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode when the lens is out, press\
 
the shutter ring halfway ( =  27) (except during battery charging ( =  11)).
•	 The lens will be retracted after about one minute once the camera is in \
Playback mode.
Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down)
As a way to conserve battery power, the camera automatically deactivates 
the	screen	(Display	Off)	and	then	turns	itself	off	after	a	specific	period	of	inactivity.
Power Saving in Shooting ModeThe screen is automatically deactivated after about one minute of inacti\
vity. 
In about two more minutes, the lens is retracted and the camera turns it\
self 
off. To activate the screen and prepare for shooting when the screen is off 
but the lens is still out, press the shutter ring halfway ( =
  27).
Power Saving in Playback ModeThe	camera	turns	itself	off	automatically	after	about	five	minutes	of	inactivity.
•	Power saving is not active while the camera is connected to a computer v\
ia 
the interface cable ( =  22), or when connected to other devices via Wi-Fi 
(=  80).
 
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Setting Menu
Accessories
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Advanced Guide
Shutter Ring
To ensure your shots are in focus, always begin by holding the shutter ri\
ng 
halfway down, and once the subject is in focus, press the ring all the w\
ay 
down to shoot.
In this manual, shutter ring operations are described as pressing the ri\
ng 
halfway  or all the way down .
1 Press halfway. (Press lightly to 
focus.)
zzPress the shutter ring halfway. The 
camera beeps twice, and AF frames are 
displayed around image areas in focus.
2 Press all the way down. (From 
the halfway position, press fully 
to shoot.)
XXThe camera shoots, as a shutter sound 
is played.
zzKeep the camera still until the shutter 
sound ends.
zzYou can also press the bottom of the 
shutter ring halfway and all the way.
•	Images may be out of focus if you shoot without initially pressing the 
shutter ring halfway.
•	 Length of shutter sound playback varies depending on the time 
required
	for	the	shot.	It	may	take	longer	in	some	shooting	scenes,	and images will be blurry if you move the camera (or the subject 
moves) before the shutter sound ends.
 
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Holding the Camera
While holding the camera naturally, you can shoot from a variety of angles 
best suited to the scene or your shooting objective.
zzPlace the strap around your wrist.
zzWhen shooting, keep your arms close to 
your body and hold the camera securely 
to prevent it from moving. Do not rest 
your
	fingers	on	the	flash.
zzThe angle of the screen can be adjusted 
for easy viewing.
zzYou can press the shutter ring from the 
bottom. To capture a desired subject or 
compose a shot, you can hold the camera 
in a variety of comfortable positions.
zzIf you turn the camera upside-down in 
Shooting mode, images on the screen will 
be rotated for easier viewing. Your shots 
are also rotated 180°.
•	 When the camera is not in use, keep the screen closed.
•	 The screen can only open to approximately 90°. Be careful not to 
open the screen any further than this, as it will damage the camera.
•	 Images taken upside down (except movies in [] or []) (=  74) can also 
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Playback Mode
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Setting Menu
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Shooting Display Options
Touch [ l] to view other information on the screen, or to hide the 
information. For details on the information displayed, see “On-Screen\
 
Information” (=
  124).
Information is displayed No information is displayed
•	 Screen brightness is automatically increased by the night display functi\
on 
when you are shooting under low light, making it easier to check how sho\
ts 
are composed. However, on-screen image brightness may not match the 
brightness of your shots. Note that any on-screen image distortion or je\
rky 
subject motion will not affect recorded images.
•	 For playback display options, see “Switching Display Modes” ( =
  66).
FUNC. Menu
Configure	commonly	used	functions	through	the	FUNC.	menu	as	follows.
Note that menu items and options vary depending on the shooting mode 
(=
  126 – 127) or playback mode ( =  128).
1 Access the FUNC. menu.
zzTouch [
H].
2 Choose a menu item.
zzDrag the menu up or down to scroll it, or 
touch an item to choose it.
zzYou can also scroll the menu by dragging 
up or down outside of the menu area.
zzTouch your chosen menu item again, or 
touch its description at right.
3 Choose an option.
zzDrag the options up or down to scroll 
them, or touch an option to choose it.
zzYou can also scroll the options by 
dragging up or down outside of the option 
area.
Options
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4 Finish the setup process.
zzTouch your chosen option again, or touch 
[^].
XXThe screen before you touched [ H] 
in step 1 is displayed again, showing the 
option
	you	configured.
•	 To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera’s default 
settings (=  110).
•	 On the screen in step 2, you can also choose options by touching their 
descriptions at right.
MENU Menu
Configure	a	variety	of	camera	functions	through	other	menus	as	follows.	Menu items are grouped by purpose on tabs, such as shooting [ 4], 
playback [ 1], and so on. Note that available settings vary depending on 
the selected shooting or playback mode ( =
  127 – 128).
1 Access the menu.
zzTouch [
H], and then touch [
n].
2 Choose a tab.
zzTouch a tab to choose it.
 
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