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
• Subjects appear larger in [] mode compared to other modes.
•   In [] mode, shots may look grainy because the ISO speed 
(=  74) is increased to suit the shooting conditions.
•  Because the camera will shoot continuously in [] mode, hold it 
steady while shooting.
•  In [
] mode, excessive motion blur or certain shooting conditions 
may prevent you from obtaining the desired results.
•  In [
t] mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures 
to keep it still and prevent camera shake. Additionally, you should 
set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to secure 
the camera (

=
  85).
• When you use a tripod for evening scenes, shooting in [] mode instead of 
[] mode will give better results ( =  31).
•  In [
t] mode, although no frames are displayed when you press the shutter 
button halfway, optimal focus is still determined.
 Applying Special Effects
Add a variety of effects to images when shooting.
 1  Choose a shooting mode.
 
zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(=  60) to choose a shooting mode.
2 Shoot.
Still ImagesMovies
    Shoot in vivid colors (Super 
Vivid)
 
zShots in rich, vivid colors.
Still ImagesMovies
    Posterized shots (Poster Effect)
 
zShots that resemble an old poster or 
illustration.
•  In [
] and [] modes, try taking some test shots first, to make sure 
you obtain the desired results.
 
						

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Basic Guide
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
Still Images
  Enjoying a Variety of  Images from Each Shot 
(Creative Shot)
The camera determines the subject and shooting conditions, automatically\
 
applying special effects and recomposing the shot to emphasize the 
subject. Six still images are recorded for each shot. You can capture 
multiple still images with effects using camera-determined settings.
1 Enter [] mode.
 
zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(=  60) and choose [].
 2 Shoot.
 
zPress the shutter button all the way 
down. As you shoot, the shutter sound is 
played three times.
 
zAfter the six images are displayed 
in succession, they are displayed 
simultaneously for about two seconds.
 
zTo keep the images displayed until 
you press the shutter button halfway, 
press the  button. For full-screen 
display in this state, choose an image by 
pressing the < o> buttons, 
and then press the < m> button.
 
zTo return to the original display, press the 
 button.
•  The six images are managed together as a group ( =  93).
•  Simultaneous display of the six images as shown in step 2 is only availa\
ble 
immediately after you shoot.
•  Shooting will take some time when the flash fires, but hold the camera s\
teady 
until the shutter sound is played three times.
Still Images
Choosing EffectsYou can choose effects for images captured in [] mode.
 
zAfter choosing [] mode, press the  
button.
 
zPress the  buttons to choose the 
effect, and then press the  button.
  Auto
All effects
 Retro
Images resemble old photos
 Monochrome
Images are generated in one color
 Special
Bold, distinctive-looking images
 Natural
Subdued, natural-looking images
 
						

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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 with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-
Eye Effect)
Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens.
1 Choose [].
 
zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(=  60) and choose [].
2  Choose an effect level.
 
zPress the  button, press the 
 buttons to choose an effect 
level, and then press the < m> button.
 
zA 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.
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 [].
 
zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(=  60) and choose [].
 
zA white frame is displayed, indicating the 
image area that will not be blurred.
2  Choose the area to keep in 
focus.
 
zPress the  button.
 
zMove the zoom lever to resize the frame, 
and press the  buttons to move 
it.
3  For movies, choose the movie 
playback speed.
 
zPress the  button, and then 
press the  buttons to choose the 
speed.
 
						

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Hybrid Auto / 
Dual Capture Mode
4  Return to the shooting screen and shoot.
 
zPress the  button to return to the 
shooting screen, and then 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, press the  buttons 
in step 2. To return the frame to horizontal orientation, press the < o><
p> 
buttons.
•  To move the frame when it is in horizontal orientation, press the < o> 
buttons, and to move the frame when it is in vertical orientation, press\
 the 
 buttons.
•  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 [] (=  47). These quality settings cannot be changed.
•  You can also move the frame by touching or dragging across the screen.
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 [].
 
zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(=  60) and choose [].
2  Choose a color tone.
 
zPress the  button, press the 
 buttons to choose a color tone, 
and then press the  button.
 
zA 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.
 
						

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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
  Making Subjects Stand Out (Background 
Defocus)
You can shoot subjects so that they stand out from the background. Two 
consecutive images are captured, and the camera determines whether to 
defocus the background through scene-based lens effects or through image 
processing.
1 Choose [].
 
zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(=  60) and choose [].
2 Shoot.
 
zHold the camera steady as you shoot. 
Two consecutive images are captured 
when you press the shutter button all the 
way down.
 
zA blinking [] icon indicates that the 
images could not be processed.
•  Excessive motion blur or certain shooting conditions may prevent 
you from obtaining the desired results.
•  For the best results with this effect, try shooting close to the subject, and 
ensure ample distance between the subject and background.
•  There may be a delay after shooting before you can shoot again.
Still Images
  Shooting with a Soft Focus Effect
This function allows you to shoot images as if a soft focus filter were \
attached to the camera. You can adjust the effect level as desired.
1 Choose [].
 
zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(=  60) and choose [].
2  Choose an effect level.
 
zPress the  button, press the 
 buttons to choose an effect 
level, and then press the < m> button.
 
zA 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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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
  Shooting in Monochrome
Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white.
1 Choose [].
 
zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(=  60) and choose [].
2  Choose a color tone.
 
zPress the  button, press the 
 buttons to choose a color tone, 
and then press the < m> button.
 
zA 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.
 Special Modes for Other Purposes
Still Images
  Auto Shooting after Face Detection (Smart 
Shutter)
 Auto Shooting after Smile DetectionThe camera shoots automatically after detecting a smile, even without yo\
u 
pressing the shutter button.
 1 Choose [].
 
zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(=  60) and choose [], and then 
press the  button.
 
zPress the  buttons to choose 
[], and then press the  button.
 
zThe camera now enters shooting standby 
mode, and [Smile Detection on] is 
displayed.
 
						

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Hybrid Auto / 
Dual Capture Mode
2  Aim the camera at a person.
 
zEach time the camera detects a smile, it 
will shoot after the lamp lights up.
 
zTo pause smile detection, press the < q> 
button. Press the  button again to 
resume detection.
•  Switch to another mode when you finish shooting, or the camera will 
continue shooting each time a smile is detected.
•  You can also shoot as usual by pressing the shutter button.
•  The camera can detect smiles more easily when subjects face the camera a\
nd 
open their mouth wide enough so that teeth are visible.
•  To change the number of shots, press the < o> buttons after choosing 
[
] in step 1. [Blink Detection] (=  51) is only available for the final shot.
•  You can also choose the shooting mode by choosing [
] in steps 1 – 2 of 
“Specific Scenes” ( =  60), touching [] to access the setting screen, 
touching [], and then touching the same option or [].
No. of Shots, Mode Switching 
(=  67, 68)
Still Images
   Using the Wink Self-TimerAim the camera at a person and press the shutter button all the way down\
. 
The camera will shoot about two seconds after a wink is detected.
1 Choose [].
 
zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(=  60) and choose [], and then 
press the  button.
 
zPress the  buttons to choose 
[], and then press the  button.
2  Compose the shot and press 
the shutter button halfway.
 
zOn the screen, touch the face of the 
person who will wink to choose it (Touch 
AF), and then press the shutter button 
halfway.
 
zMake sure a green frame is displayed 
around the face of the person who will 
wink.
3  Press the shutter button all the 
way down.
 
zThe camera now enters shooting standby 
mode, and [Wink to take picture] is 
displayed.
 
zThe lamp blinks and the self-timer sound 
is played.
 
						

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Hybrid Auto / 
Dual Capture Mode
4  Face the camera and wink.
 
zThe camera will shoot about two seconds 
after detecting a wink by the person 
whose face is inside the frame.
 
zTo cancel shooting after you have 
triggered the self-timer, press the 
 button.
•  If the wink is not detected, wink again slowly and deliberately.
•  Winking may not be detected if eyes are obscured by hair, a hat, or glasses.
•  Closing and opening both eyes at once will also be detected as a wink.
•  If winking is not detected, the camera will shoot about 15 seconds later\
.
•  To change the number of shots, press the < o> buttons after choosing 
[
] in step 1. [Blink Detection] (=  51) is only available for the final shot.
•  If no one is in the shooting area when the shutter button is pressed all\
 the way 
down, the camera will shoot after a person enters the shooting area and \
winks.
•  You can also choose the shooting mode by choosing [
] in steps 1 – 2 of 
“Specific Scenes” ( =  60), touching [] to access the setting screen, 
touching [], and then touching the same option or [].
Still Images
   Using the Face Self-TimerThe camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting that the face of\
 
another person (such as the photographer) has entered the shooting are\
a 
(=
  79). This is useful when including yourself in group photos or similar 
shots.
1 Choose [].
 
zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(=  60) and choose [], and then 
press the  button.
 
zPress the  buttons to choose 
[], and then press the  button.
2  Compose the shot and press 
the shutter button halfway.
 
zMake sure a green frame is displayed 
around the face you focus on and white 
frames around other faces.
3  Press the shutter button all the 
way down.
 
zThe camera now enters shooting standby 
mode, and [Look straight at camera to 
start count down] is displayed.
 
zThe lamp blinks and the self-timer sound 
is played.
 
						

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Basic Guide
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
4  Join the subjects in the shooting area and look at the 
camera.
 
zAfter the camera detects a new face, the 
lamp blinking and self-timer sound will 
speed up. (When the flash fires, the lamp 
will remain lit.) About two seconds later, 
the camera will shoot.
 
zTo cancel shooting after you have 
triggered the self-timer, press the 
 button.
•  Even if your face is not detected after you join the others in the shoot\
ing area, 
the camera will shoot about 15 seconds later.
•  To change the number of shots, press the < o><
p> buttons after choosing 
[
] in step 1. [Blink Detection] (=  51) is only available for the final shot.
•  You can also choose the shooting mode by choosing [
] in steps 1 – 2 of 
“Specific Scenes” ( =  60), touching [] to access the setting screen, 
touching [], and then touching the same option or [].
Still Images
  Shooting Long Exposures (Long Shutter)
Specify a shutter speed of 1 – 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. In\
 this 
case, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to prevent 
camera shake.
1 Choose [N].
 
zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(=  60) and choose [N].
2  Choose the shutter speed.
 
zPress the  button, press the 
 buttons to choose the shutter 
speed, and then press the < m> button.
3  Check the exposure.
 
zPress the shutter button halfway to view 
the exposure for your selected shutter 
speed.
4 Shoot.
 
						

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Hybrid Auto / 
Dual Capture Mode
• On-screen image brightness in step 3, when you pressed the 
shutter button halfway, may not match the brightness of your shots.
•  With shutter speeds of 1.3 seconds or slower, there will be a delay 
before you can shoot again, as the camera processes images to 
reduce noise.
•  Set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to secure 
the camera (
=
  85).
• If the flash fires, your shot may be overexposed. In this case, set the \
flash to 
[!] and shoot again (=  83).
Movies
 Shooting Various Movies
Movies
  Shooting iFrame Movies
Shoot movies that can be edited with iFrame-compatible software or 
devices. You can quickly edit, save, and manage your iFrame movies using 
the software (=
  169).
1 Choose [].
 
zFollow steps 1 – 2 in “Specific Scenes” 
(=  60) and choose [].
 
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.
2 Shoot.
 
zPress the movie button.
 
zTo stop movie recording, press the movie 
button again.
•  The resolution is [] (=  49) and cannot be changed.
•  iFrame is a video format developed by Apple Inc.