Canon Powershot N User Guide

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Preliminary Notes and 
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Contents: Basic 
OperationsCamera Basics
Creative Shot 
Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Basic Guide
P Mode
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Advanced Guide
Auto Mode/ 
Hybrid Auto Mode
Customizing Camera Operation
Customize shooting functions on the [ 4] tab of the menu as follows.
For instructions on menu functions, see “MENU Menu” ( =  30).
Still Images
Deactivating the AF Assist Beam
You can deactivate the lamp that normally lights up to help you focus whe\
n 
you press the shutter ring halfway in low-light conditions.
Configure	the	setting.
zzTouch [
H], touch [
n], choose 
[AF-assist Beam] on the [4] tab, and 
then choose [Off] (=
  30).
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [On].
Still Images
Changing the Image Display Style After Shots 
You can change how long images are displayed and what information is 
displayed immediately after shooting.
Changing the Image Display Period After Shots
1 Access the [Review image after 
shooting] screen.
zzAfter touching [ H], touch [
n], 
touch the [4] tab, and then touch 
[Review image after shooting] ( =
  30).
2	 Configure	the	setting.
zzChoose [Display Time], and then choose 
the desired option.
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [Quick].
Quick Displays images only until you can shoot again.
2 sec., 4 sec., 
8 sec.Displays	images	for	the	specified	time.	Even	while	the	shot	is	displayed,	you can take another shot by pressing the shutter ring halfway again.
Hold Displays images until you press the shutter ring halfway.
Off No image display after shots.
 
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Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
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Basic Guide
P Mode
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Advanced Guide
Auto Mode/ 
Hybrid Auto Mode
Changing the Screen Displayed After Shots
1 Set [Display Time] to [2 sec.], 
[4 sec.], [8 sec.], or [Hold] 
(=
  51).
2	 Configure	the	setting.
zzChoose [Display Info], and then choose 
the desired option.
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [Off].
Off Displays only the image.
Detailed Displays shooting details ( =
  125).
•	When [Display Time] (=  51) is set to [Off] or [Quick], [Display Info] is set to 
[Off] and cannot be changed.
•	 By touching the screen while an image is displayed after shooting, you c\
an 
switch the display information. Note that the settings of [Display Info]\
 on the 
[4] tab cannot be changed. By touching [
H], you can do the following 
operations.
-
 Erase (=  72)
- Favorites (=  75)
 
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Creative Shot 
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Auto Mode/ 
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Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Basic Guide
P Mode
Advanced Guide
4Other Shooting 
Modes
Other Shooting Modes
Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots 
enhanced
	with	unique	image	effects	or	captured	using	
special functions
4
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Applying Special Effects ......... 54
Shooting Super Slow Motion  Movies
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Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Basic Guide
P Mode
Advanced Guide
4Other Shooting 
Modes
Applying Special Effects
Add a variety of effects to images when shooting.
1 Enter [4] mode.
zzSet the mode switch to [4].
2 Choose a shooting mode.
zzTouch [].
zzTo view other shooting modes, touch [ q]
[ r ]	or	quickly	drag	left	or	right	on	the	screen.
zzTouch the desired mode to view a 
description.
zzTo	confirm	your	choice,	touch	[OK].
zzTouch [^] to return to the shooting mode 
selection screen.
3 Shoot.
Still Images
Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-
eye Effect)
Shoot	with	the	distorting	effect	of	a	fish-eye	lens.
1 Choose [].
zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Applying Special 
Effects” (=  54) and choose [].
2 Choose an effect level.
zzTouch [], touch [
q][
r ] to choose an 
effect level, and then touch [^].
XXA preview is shown of how your shot will 
look with the effect applied.
3 Shoot.
•	 Try	taking	some	test	shots	first,	to	make	sure	you	obtain	the	desired	results.
 
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Creative Shot 
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Auto Mode/ 
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Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Basic Guide
P Mode
Advanced Guide
4Other Shooting 
Modes
Still ImagesMovies
Shots Resembling Miniature Models 
(Miniature Effect)
Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above and 
below your selected area.
You can also make movies that look like scenes in miniature models by 
choosing the playback speed before the movie is recorded. People and 
objects
	in	the	scene	will	move	quickly	during	playback.	Note	that	sound	is	not recorded.
1 Choose [].
zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Applying Special 
Effects” (=  54) and choose [].
XXA white frame is displayed, indicating the 
image area that will not be blurred.
2 Choose the area to keep in 
focus.
zzTo adjust the area in focus, either touch 
the screen or drag the white frame up or 
down.
zzTo change the size of the area in focus, 
touch [], touch [], [], or [] to 
choose the option, and then touch [ ^].
3 For movies, choose the movie 
playback speed.
zzTouch [], touch [], [], or [] to 
choose the speed, and then touch [ ^].
4 Shoot.
Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time (for One-
Minute Clips)
Speed Playback Time
Approx. 12 sec.
Approx. 6 sec.
Approx. 3 sec.
•	The zoom is not available when shooting movies. Be sure to set the 
zoom before shooting.
•	 Try
	taking	some	test	shots	first,	to	make	sure	you	obtain	the	desired	results.
•	 To switch the orientation of the frame to vertical, touch [] in step 2. Touch 
the screen to move the frame. To return the frame to horizontal orientation, 
touch [
] again.
•	 Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame.
•	 Movie
	image	quality	is	[] at an aspect ratio of [] and [] at an aspect 
ratio of [] (= 	49).	These	quality	settings	cannot	be	changed.
 
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Contents: Basic 
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Creative Shot 
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Auto Mode/ 
Hybrid Auto Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Basic Guide
P Mode
Advanced Guide
4Other Shooting 
Modes
Still Images
Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy 
Camera Effect)
This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting 
(darker, blurred image corners) and changing the overall color.
1 Choose [].
zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Applying Special 
Effects” (=  54) and choose [].
2 Choose a color tone.
zzTouch [], touch [ q][
r ] to choose a 
color tone, and then touch [ ^].
XXA preview is shown of how your shot will 
look with the effect applied.
3 Shoot.
Standard Shots resemble toy camera images.
Warm Images have a warmer tone than with [Standard].
Cool Images have a cooler tone than with [Standard].
•	Try	taking	some	test	shots	first,	to	make	sure	you	obtain	the	desired	results.
Still Images
Shooting With a Soft Focus Effect
This	function	allows	you	to	shoot	images	as	if	a	soft	focus	filter	is	attached	to the camera. You can adjust the effect level as desired.
1 Choose [].
zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Applying Special 
Effects” (=  54) and choose [].
2 Choose an effect level.
zzTouch [], touch [
q][
r ] to choose an 
effect level, and then touch [^].
XXA preview is shown of how your shot will 
look with the effect applied.
3 Shoot.
•	 Try	taking	some	test	shots	first,	to	make	sure	you	obtain	the	desired	results.
 
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Creative Shot 
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Auto Mode/ 
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Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Basic Guide
P Mode
Advanced Guide
4Other Shooting 
Modes
Still ImagesMovies
Shooting in Monochrome
Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white.
1 Choose [].
zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Applying Special 
Effects” (=  54) and choose [].
2 Choose a color tone.
zzTouch [], touch [ q][
r ] to choose a 
color tone, and then touch [ ^].
XXA preview is shown of how your shot will 
look with the effect applied.
3 Shoot.
B/W Black and white shots.
Sepia Sepia tone shots.
Blue Blue and white shots.
Movies
Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies
You can shoot fast-moving subjects for playback later in slow motion. Not\
e 
that sound is not recorded.
1 Choose [].
zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Applying Special 
Effects” (=  54) and choose [].
2 Choose a frame rate.
zzTouch [
H], choose [] in the menu, 
and choose the desired frame rate 
(=
  29).
XXThe	option	you	configured	is	now	displayed.
3 Shoot.
zzTouch [].
XXA bar showing the elapsed time is 
displayed. Maximum clip length is approx. 
30 sec.
zzTo stop movie recording, touch [].
Frame Rate Image Quality Playback Time  
(For a 30-sec. Clip)
240 fps  (320 x 240)
Approx. 4 min.
120 fps (640 x 480)
Approx. 2 min.
 
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Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
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Basic Guide
P Mode
Advanced Guide
4Other Shooting 
Modes
•	 Zooming is not available during recording, even if you turn the zoom 
ring.
•	 Focus, exposure, and color are determined when you touch [
].
•	 When you play the movie ( =  65), it will be played back in slow motion.
•	 You can change the playback speed of movies by using the included softwar\
e. 
For details, refer to the Software Guide (=
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Basic Guide
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Advanced Guide
P Mode
P Mode
More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style
•	 Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera when set to [
G] mode.
•	 [
G ]:  Program AE; AE: Auto  Exposure
•	 Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than 
[
G ], make sure the function is available in that mode (
=
  126 – 127).
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Shooting in Program AE ([P] 
Mode) ....................................... 60
Image Brightness (Exposure  Compensation)
 ........................ 60
Adjusting White Balance
 ......... 61
Continuous Shooting
 ............... 62
Activating Flash
 ....................... 63Changing the IS Mode  
Settings
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Other Shooting 
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Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
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Basic Guide
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Advanced Guide
P Mode
Still ImagesMovies
Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode)
You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting \
style.
1 Enter [ G] mode.
zzFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Applying Special 
Effects” (=  54) and choose [
G].
2 Customize the settings as 
desired (=  60 – 63), and 
then shoot.
•	 If	adequate	exposure	cannot	be	obtained	when	you	press	the	shutter	ring	halfway, shutter speeds and aperture values are displayed in orange. In this 
case, try adjusting the ISO speed (= 	61)	or	activating	the	flash	(if	subjects	are dark, = 	63),	which	may	enable	adequate	exposure.
•	 Movies can be recorded in [
G] mode as well, by touching []. However, 
some [ H] and [
n ] settings may be automatically adjusted for movie 
recording.
Image Brightness (Exposure 
Compensation)
Still Images
Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure 
Compensation)
The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3-stop 
increments, in a range of –2 to +2.
zzTouch [ H] and choose [
#] in the 
menu. Adjust brightness as you watch the 
screen (=
  29).
XXThe	correction	level	you	specified	is	now	displayed.
Still Images
Changing the Metering Method
Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooti\
ng 
conditions as follows.
zzTouch [ H], choose [] in the menu, 
and choose the desired option ( =  29).
XXThe	option	you	configured	is	now	displayed.
 
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