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
 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). (A zoom bar 
showing the zoom position is displayed.)
 4 Shoot.
Shooting Still Images
Focus.
 
zPress the shutter button halfway. The 
camera beeps twice after focusing, and 
AF frames are displayed to indicate 
image areas in focus.
 
zSeveral AF frames are displayed when 
multiple areas are in focus.
Zoom Bar
  Shooting with Camera-Determined 
Settings
For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scene\
s, 
simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions.
Still ImagesMovies
Shooting (Smart Auto)
 1  Turn the camera on.
 
zPress the ON/OFF button.
 
zThe startup screen is displayed.
 2 Enter [] mode.
 
zSet the mode switch to [4].
 
zPress the  button, press the 
 buttons to choose [], and 
then press the  button again.
 
zPress the  buttons to choose 
[], and then press the  button.
 
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 (=
  34, 35).
 
zFrames displayed around any detected 
subjects indicate that they are in focus.
 
						

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Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
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P Mode
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Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
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Appendix
Index
Hybrid Auto / 
Dual Capture Mode
 
z If [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.
 Shooting Movies
Start shooting.
 
z Press 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.
Elapsed Time
 Resize the subject and 
recompose the shot as needed.
 
zTo resize the subject, repeat the 
operations in step 3 ( =  31). However, 
note that the sound of camera operations 
will be recorded, and movies shot at 
zoom factors shown in blue will look 
grainy .
 
zWhen you recompose shots, the 
focus, brightness, and colors will be 
automatically adjusted.
Finish shooting.
 
zPress the movie button again to stop 
shooting. The camera beeps twice as 
recording stops.
 
zRecording will stop automatically when 
the memory card becomes full.
•   The flash firing during shots indicates that the camera has automaticall\
y 
attempted to ensure optimal colors in the main subject and background (\
Multi-
area White Balance).
 
						

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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
 Still Images/Movies
• If the camera is turned on while the < p> 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” ( =
  204).
•  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” ( =
  204).
•  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 ( =
  34) 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 ( =  52).
Movies
• The camera may become warm when shooting movies repeatedly 
over an extended period. This does not indicate damage.
• Keep your fingers away from the 
microphone while shooting movies. 
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. T

o shoot subjects at the same size shown before shooting, 
adjust the image stabilization setting ( =
  85).
• 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 ( =
  26) > [4] 
tab > [Wind Filter] > [Off] ( =  26).
Microphone
 
						

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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
Still ImagesMovies
 Scene Icons
In [] mode, shooting scenes determined by the camera are indicated 
by the icon displayed, and corresponding settings are automatically 
selected for optimal focusing, subject brightness, and color. Depending on 
the scene, continuous images may be shot ( =
  35).
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 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 [
] (=  35, 40), 
and when [Hg Lamp Corr.] is set to [On] and scenes are automatically corrected 
(=
  49): 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 ( =
  42). Confirm beforehand that 
the date and time are correct ( =  15).
• Try shooting in [G] mode (=  71) 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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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
 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 < m> 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 
[
] mode.
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] (=
  85). In this case, an 
IS icon is not displayed.
 
						

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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
Still ImagesMovies
On-Screen Frames
A variety of frames are displayed once the camera detects subjects you ar\
e 
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.
•  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 (=
  71) if no frames are displayed, if 
frames are not displayed around desired subjects, or if frames are 
displayed on the background or similar areas.
•  To choose subjects to focus on, touch the desired subject on the screen. \
[] 
is displayed, and the camera enters Touch AF mode. Pressing the shutter 
button halfway will display a blue AF frame, and the camera will keep the 
subject in focus and image brightness adjusted (Servo AF).
•  Touch AF is not available when shooting movies.
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 20x enlargement.
1  Move the zoom lever toward 
.
 
zHold the lever until zooming stops.
 
zZooming 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.
 
zThe camera zooms in even closer on the 
subject.
Zoom Factor
 
						

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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
• 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 (

=
  47), the maximum zoom factor can be achieved by 
following step 1.
•  To deactivate digital zoom, choose MENU ( =  26) > [4] tab > [Digital 
Zoom] > [Off] ( =  26).
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.
 
zPress the  button, choose [] 
in the menu, and then choose the [ ]] 
option (=
  25).
 
zOnce the setting is complete, []] is 
displayed.
 2 Shoot.
 
zFor Still Images: Press the shutter button 
halfway to focus on the subject, and then 
press it all the way down.
 
zFor Movies: Press the movie 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
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Appendix
Index
Hybrid Auto / 
Dual Capture Mode
 
zOnce you start the self-timer, the lamp 
will blink and the camera will play a self-
timer sound.
 
zTwo seconds before the shot, the blinking 
and sound will speed up. (The lamp will 
remain lit in case the flash fires.)
 
zTo cancel shooting after you have 
triggered the self-timer, press the 
 button.
 
zTo 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.
 
zFollow step 1 in “Using the Self-Timer” 
(=  37) and choose [[].
 
zOnce the setting is complete, [[] is 
displayed.
 
zFollow step 2 in “Using the Self-Timer” 
(=  37) to shoot.
Still ImagesMovies
  Customizing the Self-TimerYou can specify the delay (0 – 30 seconds) and number of shots (1 –\
 10).
1 Choose [$].
 
zFollowing step 1 in “Using the Self-Timer” 
(=  37), choose [$] and press the 
 button.
2  Configure the setting.
 
zPress the  buttons to choose 
[Delay] or [Shots].
 
zPress the  buttons to choose a 
value, and then press the < m> button.
 
zOnce the setting is complete, [$] is 
displayed.
 
zFollow 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 t\
he 
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 th\
e 
shot, the lamp blinking and self-timer sound will speed up. (The lamp w\
ill 
remain lit in case the flash fires.)
 
						

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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
Still Images
  Shooting by Touching the Screen (Touch 
Shutter)
With this option, instead of pressing the shutter button, you can simply\
 
touch the screen and release your finger to shoot. The camera will focus on 
subjects and adjust image brightness automatically.
1  Enable touch-shutter function.
 
zPress the  button, choose 
[Touch Shutter] on the [4] tab, and then 
choose [On] (=
  26).
2 Shoot.
 
zTouch the subject on the screen, and 
then lift your finger immediately.
 
zThe camera shoots, as a shutter sound 
is played.
 
zTo cancel touch shutter, choose [Off] in 
step 1.
•  Even while the shot is displayed, you can prepare for the next shot 
by touching [^].
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 ( =
  15).
 1  Configure the setting.
 
zPress the  button, choose [Date 
Stamp ] on the [4] tab, and then 
choose the desired option ( =  26).
 
zOnce the setting is complete, [] is 
displayed.
2 Shoot.
 
zAs you take shots, the camera adds the 
shooting date or time to the lower-right 
corner of images.
 
zTo restore the original setting, choose 
[Off] in step 1.
•   Date stamps cannot be edited or removed.
 
						

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Before Use
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Modes
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Wi-Fi Functions
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Index
Hybrid Auto / 
Dual Capture Mode
• 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 ( =
  171)
-  Use camera DPOF print settings (=  177) to print
-  Use the software downloaded from the Canon website ( =  169) 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” (=
  205).
1  Configure the setting.
 
zPress the  button, choose 
[] in the menu, and then choose [ W] 
(=  25).
 
zOnce the setting is complete, [W] is 
displayed.
2 Shoot.
 
zHold 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 ( =
  32) is not available. Similarly, [Hg 
Lamp Corr.] (=  49) is set to [Off] and cannot be changed.
•  With Touch Shutter (=  39), the camera shoots continuously 
while you touch the screen. Focus and exposure during continuous 
shooting remain constant, after they are determined for the first 
shot.
 Image Display during PlaybackEach set of images shot continuously is managed as a single group, and 
only the first image in that group will be displayed. To indicate that the 
image is part of a group, [
] is displayed in the upper left of the screen.
•  If you erase a grouped image ( =
  101), all images in the group are 
also erased. Be careful when erasing images.