Canon Camera Powershot S120 User Manual

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Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / 
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
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Tv, Av, M, and 
C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
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Basic Guide
P Mode
Camera Control Panel Options Shown on the TV
Return Closes the menu.
Group PlaybackDisplays sets of images, either from continuous 
shooting (
=  79) in [G], [ M], [B], or [ D] mode 
(=  69, 94, or 95) or individual still images 
saved as source data in [] mode (=  65). (Only 
displayed when a grouped image is selected.)
Play Movie Starts movie playback. (Only displayed when a movie 
is selected.)
.SlideshowStarts slideshow playback. To switch images during 
playback, press the  buttons on the remote 
control.
Index Playback Displays multiple images in an index.
lChange Display
Switches display modes ( =  106).
•	 Pressing buttons, such as the  button, on the camera will switch 
control to the camera itself, which will prevent remote control until yo\
u return to 
single-image display.
•	 Moving the zoom lever on the camera will switch control to the camera it\
self, 
which will prevent remote control until you return to single-image displ\
ay.
•	 The camera may not always respond correctly even if the remote is for an\
 
HDMI
	CEC-compatible	TV.
Still ImagesMovies
Playback	on	a	Standard-Definition	TVConnecting	the	camera	to	a	TV	with	the	Stereo	AV	Cable	AVC-DC400ST	(sold separately) enables you to view your shots on the larger screen \
of the 
TV	as	you	control	the	camera.
1 Make sure the camera and TV 
are off.
2 Connect the camera to the TV.
zzOn	the	TV,	insert	the	cable	plugs	fully	into	the video inputs as shown.
zzOn the camera, open the terminal cover 
and insert the cable plug fully into the 
camera terminal.
3 Display images.
zzFollow steps 3 – 4 in “Playback on a 
High-Definition	TV”	(=  170) to display 
images.
Red Red
White
Yellow
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Other Shooting 
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Tv, Av, M, and 
C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
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•	 Correct display is not possible unless the camera video output 
format	(NTSC	or	PAL)	matches	the	TV	format.	To	change	the	video output format, press the 	button	and	choose	[Video	System] on the [3] tab.
•	 T

ouch-screen operations are not supported while the camera is 
connected to a television.
•	 When	the	camera	and	TV	are	connected,	you	can	also	shoot	while	previewing	shots	on	the	larger	screen	of	the	TV.	To	shoot,	follow	the	same	steps	as	when	using the camera screen. However, AF-Point Zoom (

=
  49), MF-Point 
Zoom (=  81), MF Peaking (=  81) and Night Display ( =  92) are not 
available.
Still ImagesMovies
Powering the Camera with Household Power
Powering the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 (sold separately) 
eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery level.
1 Make sure the camera is off.
2 Insert the coupler.
zzFollow step 2 in “Inserting the Battery 
Pack and Memory Card” ( =  13) to 
open the cover.
zzInsert the coupler facing the direction 
shown, just as you would a battery pack 
(following step 3 in “Inserting the Battery 
Pack and Memory Card” ( =
  13)).
zzFollow step 5 in “Inserting the Battery 
Pack and Memory Card” (=  14) to 
close the cover.
Terminals
3 Connect the adapter to the 
coupler.
zzOpen the cover and insert the adapter 
plug fully into the coupler.
4 Connect the power cord.
zzInsert one end of the power cord into the 
compact power adapter, and then plug 
the other end into a power outlet.
zzTurn the camera on and use it as desired.
zzWhen	finished,	turn	the	camera	off	and	unplug the power cord from the outlet.
•	 Do not disconnect the adapter or unplug the power cord while 
the camera is still on. This may erase your shots or damage the 
camera.
•	 Do not attach the adapter or adapter cord to other objects. Doing so 
could result in malfunction or damage to the product.  
						

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Advanced Guide
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Auto Mode / 
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Other Shooting 
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Tv, Av, M, and 
C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Basic Guide
P Mode
Using the Software
The software available for download from the Canon website is introduced\
 
below, with instructions for installation and saving images to a computer.
Software
After downloading the software from the Canon website and installing it,\
 you 
can do the following things on your computer.
CameraWindow
zzImport images and change camera settings
ImageBrowser EX
zzManage images: view, search, and organize
zzPrint and edit images
Digital Photo Professional
zzBrowse, process and edit RAW images
•	Internet
	access	is	required,	and	any	ISP	account	charges	and	access fees must be paid separately.
Software Instruction ManualRefer to the instruction manual when using the software. The manual can 
be accessed from the help system of software (some software excluded).\
Computer Connections via a Cable
Checking Your Computer EnvironmentThe software can be used on the following computers. For detailed system\
 
requirements	and	compatibility	information,	including	support	in	new	operating systems, visit the Canon website.
Operating 
System* Windows
Macintosh
Windows 8
Windows 7 SP1
Windows
	Vista	SP2
Windows XP SP3 Mac OS X 10.6
Mac OS X 10.7
Mac OS X 10.8
*
 When	sending	images	to	a	computer	via	Wi-Fi,	check	the	system	requirements	in	“Checking Your Computer Environment” ( =  137).
•	 Check
	the	Canon	website	for	the	latest	system	requirements,	including	supported OS versions.
Installing the SoftwareFor software installation instructions, see “Installing the Software”\
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Tv, Av, M, and 
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Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
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Basic Guide
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Saving Images to a Computer
Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration.
For other functions, refer to the help system of the relevant software (\
some 
software excluded).
1 Connect the camera to the 
computer.
zzWith the camera turned off, open the 
cover (). With the smaller plug of the 
USB cable in the orientation shown, 
insert the plug fully into the camera 
terminal (
).
zzInsert the larger plug of the USB cable 
in the computer’s USB port. For details 
about USB connections on the computer, 
refer to the computer user manual.
2 Turn the camera on to access 
CameraWindow .
zzPress the  button to turn the camera 
on.
zzOn a Macintosh computer, 
CameraWindow is displayed when a 
connection is established between the 
camera and computer.
zzFor Windows, follow the steps introduced 
below.
zzIn the screen that displays, click the [] 
link to modify the program.
zzChoose [Downloads Images From Canon 
Camera] and then click [OK].
zzDouble-click [].  
						

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Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
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3 Save the images to the 
computer.
zzClick [Import Images from Camera], and 
then click [Import Untransferred Images].
zzImages are now saved to the Pictures 
folder on the computer, in separate 
folders named by date.
zzAfter images are saved, close 
CameraWindow, press the  button 
to turn the camera off, and unplug the 
cable.
zzFor instructions on viewing images on a 
computer, refer to “Software Instruction 
Manual” ( =
  173).
CameraWindow•	In Windows 7, if the screen in step 2 is not displayed, click the [] icon in the 
taskbar.
•	 To
	start	CameraWindow	in	Windows	Vista	or	XP,	click	[Downloads	Images	From Canon Camera] on the screen displayed when you turn the camera on 
in step 2. If CameraWindow is not displayed, click the [Start] menu and \
choose 
[All Programs]  ►
 [Canon Utilities]  ►
 [CameraWindow]  ►
 [CameraWindow].
•	 On a Macintosh computer, if CameraWindow is not displayed after step 2, click 
the [CameraWindow] icon in the Dock (the bar at the bottom of the deskt\
op).
•	 Although you can save images to a computer simply by connecting your 
camera to the computer without using the software, the following limitat\
ions 
apply.
-
 It may take a few minutes after you connect the camera to the computer u\
ntil 
camera images are accessible.
-
 Images shot in vertical orientation may be saved in horizontal orientati\
on.
- RAW images (or JPEG images recorded with RAW images) may not be 
saved.
-
 Image protection settings may be cleared from images saved to a computer\
.
- Some problems may occur when saving images or image information, 
depending on the operating system version, the software in use, or image\
 
file
	sizes.
- Some functions provided by the software may not be available, such as 
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Auto Mode / 
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Other Shooting 
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Tv, Av, M, and 
C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
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Basic Guide
P Mode
Still ImagesMovies
Printing Images
Your shots can easily be printed by connecting the camera to a printer. On 
the camera, you can specify images to set up batch printing, prepare ord\
ers 
for photo development services, and prepare orders or print images for 
photobooks.
A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for the 
sake of illustration. Screens displayed and available functions vary by \
printer. Also refer to the printer manual for additional information.
Still Images
Easy Print
Easily print your shots by connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compati\
ble 
printer (sold separately) with the USB cable.
1 Make sure the camera and 
printer are off.
2 Connect the camera to the 
printer.
zzOpen the cover. Holding the smaller 
cable plug in the orientation shown, insert 
the plug fully into the camera terminal.
zzConnect the larger cable plug to the 
printer. For other connection details, refer 
to the printer manual.
3 Turn the printer on.
4 Turn the camera on.
zzPress the  button to turn the camera 
on.
5 Choose an image.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose an image.
6 Access the printing screen.
zzPress the  button.
7 Print the image.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose [Print], and then 
press the  button.
zzPrinting now begins.
zzTo print other images, repeat the above 
procedures starting from step 5 after 
printing
	is	finished.
zzWhen	you	are	finished	printing,	turn	the	camera and printer off and disconnect 
the cable.
•	 For Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately), see \
“Printers” (=  169).
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Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
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Still Images
Configuring Print Settings
1 Access the printing screen.
zzFollow steps 1 – 6 in “Easy Print” 
(=  176) to access the screen at left.
2	 Configure	the	settings.
zzPress the  buttons or turn 
the  dial to choose an item, and 
then choose an option by pressing the 
 buttons.
Default Matches current printer settings. Date Prints images with the date added.
File No. Prints
	images	with	the	file	number	added.
Both Prints
	images	with	both	the	date	and	file	number	added.
Off –
Default Matches current printer settings.
Off –
On Uses information from the time of shooting to print under 
optimal settings.
Red-Eye 1 Corrects red-eye.
No. of Copies Choose the number of copies to print.
Cropping –
Specify a desired image area to print ( =
  177).
Paper 
Settings –
Specify the paper size, layout, and other details 
(=
  178).
Still Images
Cropping Images before PrintingBy cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area 
instead of the entire image.
1 Choose [Cropping].
zzAfter	following	step	1	in	“Configuring	Print	Settings” (=  177) to access the printing 
screen, choose [Cropping] and press the 
 button.
zzA cropping frame is now displayed, 
indicating the image area to print.
2 Adjust the cropping frame as 
needed.
zzTo resize the frame, move the zoom 
lever.
zzTo move the frame, press the 
 buttons.
zzTo rotate the frame, turn the  dial.
zzWhen	finished,	press	the	< m> button.
3 Print the image.
zzFollow step 7 in “Easy Print” ( =  176) 
to print.
•	 Cropping may not be possible at small image sizes, or at some 
aspect ratios.
•	 Dates may not be printed correctly if you crop images shot with 
[Date Stamp 
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Tv, Av, M, and 
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Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
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Basic Guide
P Mode
Still Images
Choosing Paper Size and Layout before Printing
1 Choose [Paper Settings].
zzAfter	following	step	1	in	“Configuring	Print	Settings” (=  177) to access the printing 
screen, choose [Paper Settings] and 
press the  button.
2 Choose a paper size.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose an option, and then 
press the  button.
3 Choose a type of paper.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose an option, and then 
press the  button.
4 Choose a layout.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose an option.
zzWhen choosing [N-up], press the 
 buttons to specify the number of 
images per sheet.
zzPress the  button.
5 Print the image.
Available Layout Options
Default Matches current printer settings.
Bordered Prints with blank space around the image.
Borderless Borderless, edge-to-edge printing.
N-up Choose how many images to print per sheet.
ID Photo Prints
	images	for	identification	purposes.
Only available for images with a resolution of L and an aspect ratio of 
4:3.
Fixed Size Choose the print size.
Choose from 3.5 x 5 in., postcard, or wide-format prints.  
						

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Still Images
Printing ID Photos1 Choose [ID Photo].
zzFollowing steps 1 – 4 in “Choosing 
Paper Size and Layout before Printing” 
(=
  178), choose [ID Photo] and press 
the  button.
2 Choose the long and short side 
length.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose an item. Choose the 
length by pressing the < q> buttons, 
and then press the  button.
3 Choose the printing area.
zzFollow step 2 in “Cropping Images before 
Printing” (=  177) to choose the printing 
area.
4 Print the image.
Movies
Printing Movie Scenes
1 Access the printing screen.
zzFollow steps 1 – 5 in “Easy Print” 
(=  176) to choose a movie, and then 
press the  button.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose [c], and then press 
the  button. The screen at left is 
displayed.
2 Choose a printing method.
zzPress the  buttons or turn 
the  dial to choose [], and then 
press the  buttons to choose the 
printing method.
3 Print the image.
Movie Printing Options
Single Prints the current scene as a still image.
Sequence Prints a series of scenes, a certain interval apart, on a single sheet o\
f 
paper.
	You	can	also	print	the	folder	number,	file	number,	and	elapsed	time for the frame by setting [Caption] to [On].
•	 To cancel printing in progress, press the < m> button.
•	 [ID
	Photo]	and	[Sequence]	cannot	be	chosen	on	Canon-brand	PictBridge-
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Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
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Basic Guide
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Still Images
Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF)
Batch printing ( =  182) and ordering prints from a photo development 
service can be set up on the camera. Choose up to 998 images on a 
memory
	card	and	configure	relevant	settings,	such	as	the	number	of	copies,	as follows. The printing information you prepare this way will conform to 
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.
•	 RAW images cannot be included in print list.
Still Images
Configuring	Print	SettingsSpecify	the	printing	format,	whether	to	add	the	date	or	file	number,	and	other settings as follows. These settings apply to all images in the print list.
zzPress the  button, and then 
choose [Print Settings] on the [2] tab. 
Choose
	and	configure	items	as	desired	(=  25).
Print Type Standard One image is printed per sheet.
Index Smaller versions of multiple images are printed per sheet.Both Both standard and index formats are printed.
Date On Images are printed with the shooting date.
Off –
File No. On
Images
	are	printed	with	the	file	number.
O

ff–
Clear DPOF  data On All image print list settings are cleared after printing.
Off –
•	
Not all of your DPOF settings may be applied in printing by the 
printer or photo development service, in some cases.
•	 [
] may be displayed on the camera to warn you that the memory 
card	has	print	settings	that	were	configured	on	another	camera.	Changing the print settings using this camera may overwrite all 
previous settings.
•	 Setting [Date] to [On] may cause some printers to print the date 
twice.
•	 Specifying [Index] will prevent you from choosing [On] for both [Date] a\
nd [File 
No.] at the same time.
•	 Index printing is not available on some Canon-brand PictBridge-compatibl\
e 
printers (sold separately).
•	 The date is printed in a format matching setting details in [Date/Time] on the 
[3] tab (=
  15).
Still Images
Setting Up Printing for Individual Images
1 Choose [Select Images & Qty.].
zzPress the  button, choose 
[Select Images & Qty.] on the [2] tab, 
and then press the  button.