User manual CANON POWERSHOT SX230 HS

[. . . ] Camera User Guide · Make sure you read this guide, including the "Safety Precautions" section, before using the camera. · Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly. · Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. C Y P O ENGLISH Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer where you purchased the camera. Camera Battery Pack NB-5L (with Terminal Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LX/CB-2LXE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST Getting Started Using the PDF Manuals The following PDF manuals are included in the Readme folder of the CD-ROM: When the software is installed on your computer, the PDF manuals will be copied to the computer and you can refer to them by clicking the shortcuts on the desktop. [. . . ] Adjust the setting. Turn the  dial to set the shutter speed. Shoot. Available Shutter Speeds 15", 13", 10", 8", 6", 5", 4", 3"2, 2"5, 2", 1"6, 1"3, 1", 0"8, 0"6, 0"5, 0"4, 0"3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, 1/13, 1/15, 1/20, 1/25, 1/30, 1/40, 1/50, 1/60, 1/80, 1/100, 1/125, 1/160, 1/200, 1/250, 1/320, 1/400, 1/500, 1/640, 1/800, 1/1000, 1/1250, 1/1600, 1/2000, 1/2500, 1/3200 · 2" indicates 2 seconds, 0"3 indicates 0. 3 second and 1/160 indicates 1/160 second. · The fastest shutter speed when using the flash is 1/2000 second. The camera automatically resets the shutter speed to 1/2000 second if a faster shutter speed is chosen. · Depending on the zoom position, some shutter speeds may not be available. · When shutter speeds of 1. 3 seconds or slower are used, images are processed to eliminate noise after being taken. A certain amount of processing time may be needed before you can take the next shot. · You should set the [IS Mode] to [Off] when lowering the shutter speed and shooting with a tripod (p. · When shutter speeds of 1. 3 seconds or slower are used, the ISO speed is fixed to . C Y P O What if the aperture value appears in orange? If the aperture value appears in orange when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the scene has exceeded the correct exposure limits. Adjust the shutter speed until the aperture value appears in white (Safety shift can also be used (p. 109)). 108 Setting the Aperture Value You can set the aperture to a value at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate shutter speed for the aperture value you set. B stands for "Aperture value", which refers to the size of the aperture opening inside the lens. Set the mode dial to B. Adjust the setting. Turn the  dial to set the aperture value. Shoot. Available Aperture Values F3. 1, F3. 5, F4. 0, F4. 5, F5. 0, F5. 6, F5. 9, F6. 3, F7. 1, F8. 0 · Depending on the zoom position, some aperture values may not be available. What if the shutter speed appears in orange? If the shutter speed appears in orange when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the scene has exceeded the correct exposure limits. Adjust the aperture value until the shutter speed appears in white. Safety shift can also be used (see below). Safety Shift In M and B modes, if you press the n button to display the 4 tab, and set [Safety Shift] to [On], the shutter speed or aperture value is automatically adjusted for the correct exposure when it cannot otherwise be obtained. Safety Shift is disabled when the flash is enabled. C Y P O 109 Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images with the exposure you want. D stands for "Manual". Set the mode dial to D. Choose a setting. Press the o button to choose the shutter speed or aperture value. The set exposure level appears on the indicator. You can check the difference against the standard exposure level. [. . . ] 128 Scroll Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Single Image Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Smart Shuffle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]