Canon Powershot N100 User Guide

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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Hybrid Auto / 
Dual Capture Mode
 Basic Guide
Basic information and instructions, from initial preparations to shootin\
g and playback
Initial Preparations ...........................................12Attaching the Strap ................................................ 12
Holding the Camera .............................................. 12
Charging the Battery Pack .................................... 12
Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card ....... 13
Setting the Date and Time ..................................... 15
Display Language ................................................. 16Trying the Camera Out .....................................17Shooting (Smart Auto) ........................................... 17
Viewing .................................................................. 19
 
						

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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Hybrid Auto / 
Dual Capture Mode
Initial Preparations
Prepare for shooting as follows.
  Attaching the Strap
Attach the strap.
 
zThread 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 (
).
 
zThe strap can also be attached to the left 
side of the camera.
Holding the Camera
 
zPlace the strap around your wrist.
 
zWhen shooting, keep your arms close to 
your body and hold the camera securely 
to prevent it from moving. If you have 
raised the flash, do not rest your fingers 
on it.
  Charging the Batter y Pack
Before use, charge the battery pack with the included charger. Be sure to 
charge the battery pack initially, because the camera is not sold with the 
battery pack charged.
1  Insert the battery pack.
 
zAfter aligning the   marks on the battery 
pack and charger, insert the battery pack 
by pushing it in (
) and down ().
2  Charge the battery pack.
 
zCB-2LG: Flip out the plug () and plug 
the charger into a power outlet ().
 
zCB-2LGE: Plug the power cord into the 
charger, then plug the other end into a 
power outlet.
 
zThe charging lamp turns orange, and 
charging begins.
 
zWhen charging is finished, the lamp turns 
green.
3  Remove the battery pack.
 
zAfter unplugging the battery charger, 
remove the battery pack by pushing it in 
(
) and up ().
CB-2LGE
CB-2LG
 
						

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Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Hybrid Auto / 
Dual Capture Mode
• To protect the battery pack and keep it in optimal condition, do not 
charge it continuously for more than 24 hours.
•  For battery chargers that use a power cord, do not attach the 
charger or cord to other objects. Doing so could result in malfunction 
or damage to the product.
•  For details on charging time and the number of shots and recording time \
possible with a fully charged battery pack, see “Number of Shots/Reco\
rding 
Time, Playback Time” (
=
  203).
•  Charged battery packs gradually lose their charge, even when they are no\
t 
used. Charge the battery pack on (or immediately before) the day of us\
e.
•  The charger can be used in areas with 100 – 240 V AC power (50/60 Hz). For 
power outlets in a dif ferent format, use a commercially available adapter for 
the plug. Never use an electrical transformer designed for traveling, wh\
ich may 
damage the battery pack.
 Inserting the Batter y Pack and Memor y Card
Insert the included battery pack and a memory card (sold separately).
Note that before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted 
in another device), you should format the memory card with this camera \
(=
  156).
 1  Open the cover.
 
zSlide the cover () and open it ().
 2  Insert the battery pack.
 
zWhile pressing the battery lock in the 
direction of the arrow, insert the battery 
pack as shown and push it in until it clicks 
into the locked position.
 
zIf you insert the battery pack facing the 
wrong way, it cannot be locked into the 
correct position. Always confirm that the 
battery pack is facing the right way and 
locks when inserted.
Terminals Battery 
Lock
 
						

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Other Shooting 
Modes
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Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
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Index
Hybrid Auto / 
Dual Capture Mode
 3  Check the card’s write-protect tab and insert the memory card.
 
zRecording is not possible on memory 
cards with a write-protect tab when the 
tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab 
to the unlocked position.
 
zInsert the memory card facing as shown 
until it clicks into the locked position.
 
zMake sure the memory card is facing the 
right way when you insert it. Inserting 
memory cards facing the wrong way may 
damage the camera.
 4  Close the cover.
 
zLower the cover () and hold it down as 
you slide it, until it clicks into the closed 
position (
).
•  For guidelines on how many shots or hours of recording can be saved on o\
ne 
memory card, see “Number of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card” ( =  203).
Terminals
Removing the Battery Pack and Memory Card
Remove the battery pack.
 
zOpen the cover and press the battery 
lock in the direction of the arrow.
 
zThe battery pack will pop up.
Remove the memory card.
 
zPush the memory card in until it clicks, 
and then slowly release it.
 
zThe memory card will pop up.
 
						

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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Hybrid Auto / 
Dual Capture Mode
  Setting the Date and Time
Set the current date and time correctly as follows if the [Date/Time] screen 
is displayed when you turn the camera on. Information you specify this w\
ay 
is recorded in image properties when you shoot, and it is used when you \
manage images by shooting date or print images showing the date.
You can also add a date stamp to shots, if you wish (=
  39).
1  Turn the camera on.
 
zPress the ON/OFF button.
 
zThe [Date/Time] screen is displayed.
 2  Set the date and time.
 
zPress the  buttons to choose an 
option.
 
zPress the  buttons to specify 
the date and time.
 
zWhen finished, press the < m> button.
3  Set the home time zone.
 
zPress the  buttons to choose 
your home time zone.
4  Finish the setup process.
 
zPress the  button when finished. 
After a confirmation message, the setting 
screen is no longer displayed.
 
zTo turn off the camera, press the ON/OFF 
button.
•  Unless you set the date, time, and home time zone, the [Date/Time] 
screen will be displayed each time you turn the camera on. Specify 
the correct information.
•   To set daylight saving time (1 hour ahead), choose [] in step 2 and then 
choose [] by pressing the  buttons.
•  You can also set the date and time by touching the desired option on the \
screen in step 2 and then touching [ o][p], followed by [
]. Similarly, you 
can also set your home time zone by touching [ q][r] on the screen in step 3, 
followed by [
].
 
						

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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Hybrid Auto / 
Dual Capture Mode
•  Date/time settings can be retained for about 3 weeks by the camera’s built-in 
date/time battery (backup battery) after the battery pack is removed.
•   The date/time battery will be charged in about 4 hours once you insert a\
 
charged battery pack or connect the camera to an  AC adapter kit (sold 
separately,  =
  162), even if the camera is left off.
•   Once the date/time battery is depleted, the [Date/Time] screen will be 
displayed when you turn the camera on. Set the correct date and time as \
described in “Setting the Date and  Time” (
=
  15).
    Display Language
Change the display language as needed.
 1  Enter Playback mode.
 
zPress the  button.
 2  Access the setting screen.
 
zPress and hold the < m> button, and 
then immediately press the < n> 
button.
  Changing the Date and TimeAdjust the date and time as follows.
1  Access the camera menu.
 
zPress the  button.
 2 Choose [Date/Time].
 
zMove the zoom lever to choose the [ 3] 
tab.
 
zPress the  buttons to choose 
[Date/Time], and then press the  
button.
 3  Change the date and time.
 
zFollow step 2 in “Setting the Date and 
Time” (=  15) to adjust the settings.
 
zPress the  button to close the 
menu.
 
						

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Index
Hybrid Auto / 
Dual Capture Mode
3  Set the display language.
 
zPress the  buttons to 
choose a language, and then press the 
 button.
 
zOnce the display language has been set, 
the setting screen is no longer displayed.
•  The current time is displayed if you wait too long in step 2 after press\
ing the 
 button before you press the  button. In this case, press the
 
 button to dismiss the time display and repeat step 2.
•  You can also change the display language by pressing the < n> button 
and choosing [Language 
] on the [3] tab.
•  You can also set the display language by touching a language on the scree\
n in 
step 3 and then touching it again.
Still ImagesMovies
Tr ying the Camera Out
Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or 
movies, and then view them.
  Shooting (Smart Auto)
For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scene\
s, 
simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions.
1  Turn the camera on.
 
zPress the ON/OFF button.
 
zThe startup screen is displayed.
 
						

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Hybrid Auto / 
Dual Capture Mode
2 Enter [] mode.
 
zSet the mode switch to [4].
 
zAim the camera at the subject. The 
camera will make a slight clicking noise 
as it determines the scene.
 
zIcons representing the scene and image 
stabilization mode are displayed in the 
upper left of the screen.
 
zFrames displayed around any detected 
subjects indicate that they are in focus.
3  Compose the shot.
 
z To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move 
the zoom lever toward < i> (telephoto), 
and to zoom away from the subject, move 
it toward  (wide angle).
4 Shoot.
Shooting Still Images
Focus.
 
zPress the shutter button lightly, halfway 
down. The camera beeps twice after 
focusing, and AF frames are displayed to 
indicate image areas in focus.
 
zIf [Raise the flash] appears on the screen, 
move the  switch to raise the flash. It 
will fire when shooting. If you prefer not 
to use the flash, push it down with your 
finger, into the camera.
Shoot.
 
zPress the shutter button all the way 
down.
 
zAs the camera shoots, a shutter sound 
is played, and in low-light conditions 
when you have raised the flash, it fires 
automatically.
 
zKeep the camera still until the shutter 
sound ends.
 
zAfter displaying your shot, the camera will 
revert to the shooting screen.
 
zEven while the shot is displayed, you can 
take another shot by pressing the shutter 
button again.
 
						

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Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Hybrid Auto / 
Dual Capture Mode
Shooting Movies
Start shooting.
 
zPress the movie button. The camera 
beeps once as recording begins, and 
[
Rec] is displayed with the elapsed time.
 
zBlack bars are displayed on the top and 
bottom edges of the screen, and the 
subject is slightly enlarged. The black 
bars indicate image areas not recorded.
 
zFrames displayed around any detected 
faces indicate that they are in focus.
 
zOnce recording begins, take your finger 
off the movie button.
Finish shooting.
 
zPress the movie button again to stop 
shooting. The camera beeps twice as 
recording stops.
•  You can make a short movie of the day (digest movie) just by shooting s\
till 
images. When the mode switch is set to [], the camera automatically 
records a movie clip of the scene immediately before each shot (Hybrid \
Auto 
Mode (=
  55)).
Elapsed Time
   Viewing
After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as 
follows.
1  Enter Playback mode.
 
zPress the  button.
 
zYour last shot is displayed.
2  Browse through your images.
 
zTo view the previous image, press the 
 button. To view the next image, 
press the  button.
 
						

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Advanced Guide
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Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Hybrid Auto / 
Dual Capture Mode
 
zTo access Scroll Display mode, press and 
hold the  buttons for at least one 
second. In this mode, press the  
buttons to browse through images.
 
zTo return to single-image display, press 
the  button.
 
zMovies are identified by a [] icon. To 
play movies, go to step 3.
 3 Play movies.
 
zPress the  button, press the 
 buttons to choose [], and 
then press the  button again.
 
zPlayback now begins, and after the movie 
is finished, [] is displayed.
 
zTo adjust the volume, press the  
buttons.
Volume
Touch-Screen Operations
 
zTo view the next image, drag left across 
the screen in step 2, and to view the 
previous image, drag right.
 
zTo access Scroll Display mode, quickly 
drag left or right repeatedly.
 
zChoose a movie, and touch [] to start 
playback.
 
zTo adjust the volume during movie 
playback, quickly drag up or down across 
the screen.
Erasing ImagesYou can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when 
erasing images, because they cannot be recovered.
1  Choose an image to erase.
 
zPress the  buttons to choose an 
image.
2  Erase the image.
 
zPress the  button, press the 
 buttons to choose [a], and 
then press the  button again.