User manual CANON POWERSHOT S90

[. . . ] Camera User Guide · Make sure you read this guide before using the camera. · Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. ENGLISH Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in your camera package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the camera. Camera Battery Pack NB-6L (with Terminal Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC400 Wrist Strap WS-DC9 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty System Booklet Using the Manuals Also refer to the manuals on the DIGITAL CAMERA Manuals Disk. · Camera User Guide (This Guide) Once you have mastered the basics, use the camera's many features to shoot more challenging photos. [. . . ] By performing operations with the control ring, you can enjoy the feeling of using a fully manual camera. Assign a function to the Ï ring. Press the ring function selector button. Press the ring function selector button, the qr buttons, or turn the Ê dial to choose an option. Press the m button to make the setting. Adjust the settings. Turn the Ï ring or the Ê dial to adjust the settings of the assigned functions. 98 Making Settings using the Control Ring Functions Assignable to the Control Ring The functions you can assign to the control ring are different depending on the shooting mode. The functions assigned to the control dial also change. Shooting mode Assignable Function Ï Ê Ï Ê Ï Ê Ï Ê Ï Ê Ï Ê D B M G ISO Speed Aperture Value Aperture Value Shutter Speed Shutter Speed ISO Speed Exposure Exposure Exposure Compensation Compensation Compensation ISO Speed ISO Speed ISO Speed Aperture Aperture Value/ Shutter Speed/ Exposure Value/Shutter Exposure Exposure Compensation Compensation Compensation Speed Exposure Exposure Exposure Shutter Speed Compensation Compensation Compensation Aperture Value Aperture Value Shutter Speed Adjust Focus Adjust Focus Adjust Focus ISO Speed Adjust Focus Aperture Aperture Shutter Speed/ Value/ Exposure Value/Shutter Exposure Exposure Compensation Speed Compensation Compensation White Balance White Balance White Balance White Balance Correction Correction Correction Correction Aperture Aperture Value/ Shutter Speed/ Exposure Value/Shutter Exposure Exposure Compensation Compensation Compensation Speed Step Zoom Step Zoom Step Zoom Step Zoom Aperture Value/ Shutter Speed/ Aperture Exposure Exposure Exposure Value/Shutter Compensation Compensation Compensation Speed · While Face Self Timer (p. · When shooting in A, K (except ), , and movie modes, the Ï ring is used for step zoom (p. 64). 99 Correcting the Brightness and Shooting (i-Contrast) The camera can detect areas in the scene, such as faces or backgrounds, that are too bright or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness when shooting. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression when shooting. Choose [i-Contrast]. Press the n button, choose the 4 tab, and then choose the [i-Contrast] menu item. @ will appear on the screen. Under some conditions, the image may appear coarse or may not be corrected properly. · Not available when shooting in . · You can correct recorded images (p. 138). 100 Red-Eye Correction You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the flash. Choose [Flash Settings]. Press the n button, choose [Flash Settings] from the 4 tab and press the m button. Adjust the setting. Press the op buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose [Red-Eye Corr. ] and press the qr buttons to choose [On]. OE will appear on the screen. Red-eye correction may be applied to red areas other than red eyes. For example, when red make-up has been used around eyes. · Not available when shooting in . · You can correct recorded images (p. · You can also display the screen in Step 2 by pressing the n button while the screen in Step 2 on p. 61 is displayed. 101 Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation Just like with exposure compensation (p. 70), you can adjust the exposure ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments when using the flash. Choose ~. After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose ~. Make the setting. Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose the flash exposure compensation, then press the m button. ~ will appear on the screen. You can also set the flash exposure compensation by pressing the n button, choosing [Flash Settings] from the 4 tab and pressing the m button. Comp] and press the qr buttons to make the setting. Or, you can press the r button, then the n button to display the settings screen. Safety FE The camera automatically changes the shutter speed or aperture value when the flash fires to avoid overexposing and blowing out the highlights in the scene. In the 4 tab, if [Safety FE] in [Flash Settings] is set to [Off], the shutter speed and aperture value will not automatically adjust. 102 Adjusting the Flash Output In D mode, you can choose 3 levels of flash output. Set the camera to D mode. Choose the flash output. After pressing the m button, press the op buttons to choose ~. Make the setting. Press the qr buttons or turn the Ê dial to choose the flash output, then press the m button. · You can also set the flash output by pressing the n button, choosing [Flash Settings] from the 4 tab, and then pressing the m button. 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