Canon Camera Powershot Sx510 Hs User Manual

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Auto Mode
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Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
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Basic Guide
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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.
However, if the camera detects subject movement, only the white frame 
will remain on the screen.
•	 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 (=
  53) if no frames are displayed, if 
frames are not displayed around desired subjects, or if frames are 
displayed on the background or similar areas.
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 120x enlargement.
1 Move the zoom lever toward 
.
zzHold the lever until zooming stops.
zzZooming 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.
zzThe camera zooms in even closer on the 
subject.
Zoom Factor  
						

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•	 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.
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 White range: optical zoom range where the image will not appear 
grainy.
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 Yellow range: digital zoom range where the image is not noticeably 
grainy (ZoomPlus).
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 Blue range: digital zoom range where the image will appear grainy.
Because the blue range will not be available at some resolution 
settings (=
  37), the maximum zoom factor can be achieved by 
following step 1.
•	 Focal length when optical and digital zoom are combined is as follows (\
35mm 
film equivalent).
24 – 2880
 mm (24 – 720 mm with optical zoom alone)
•	 To deactivate digital zoom, press the < n

> button, choose [Digital Zoom] 
on the [4] tab, and then choose [Off].
Still ImagesMovies
Reacquiring Subjects Lost after Zooming 
(Framing Assist – Seek)
If you lose track of a subject while zooming in, you can find it more easily by 
temporarily zooming out.
1 Look for the lost subject.
zzPress and hold the  button.
zzThe camera zooms out and displays a 
white frame around the area previously 
shown (before you pressed the <
> 
button).
2 Reacquire the subject.
zzAim the camera so that the subject enters 
the white frame, and then release the 
<
> button.
zzThe previous magnification is now 
restored, so that the area outlined in 
white fills the screen again.
•	 Some shooting information is not displayed while the camera is 
zoomed out.
•	 During movie shooting, the white frame is not displayed if you press 
the <
> button. Also note that camera operating sounds such as 
zooming will be recorded.   
						

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•	 If you prefer to shoot at the zoom factor of the screen in step 1, press\
 the 
shutter button all the way down.
•	 You can adjust the zoom factor that the camera will revert to after Zoom \
Framing Assist (when you release the <
> button) by moving the zoom lever 
as you hold the  button to resize the white frame.
•	 To adjust how much the camera zooms out when the  button is pressed, 
press the  button and choose one of the three levels in [ Display 
Area] on the [4] tab.
•	 The zoom factor cannot be changed with the <
> button after you press the 
shutter button all the way down in self-timer mode ( =  34).
Still ImagesMovies
Constantly Displaying Faces at the Same Size
When a person’s face is detected, the camera will try to maintain a constant 
face size relative to the screen. If the person moves closer, the camera will 
automatically zoom out, and vice versa.
Enter  Auto mode.
zzAim the camera at the person’s face. 
Press and release the  button 
quickly.
zzAfter [ Auto: On] is displayed, a frame 
[] is displayed around the face detected 
as the main subject, which the camera will 
continue to display at the same size.
zzTo adjust the face size relative to the 
screen, move the zoom lever. The 
camera will track the subject’s face at the 
new size.
zzTo cancel constant face size display, 
press the  button again. [ Auto: 
Off] is displayed.
•	 Faces may not be displayed at a constant size if the subject’s head 
is tilted or facing the camera indirectly.
•	 Similarly, it may not be possible to maintain a constant face display 
size at some zoom factors.
•	 This feature is not activated even if you press the <
> button when 
you have disabled [ Auto] (by pressing the  button and 
choosing [ 4] tab > [ Auto] > [Off] ( =  23)).
•	 In  Auto mode, some shooting information is not displayed, and 
some shooting settings cannot be configured.
•	 During movie recording, camera operating sounds such as zooming 
will be recorded.
•	 To shoot continuously, access [W]. Note that continuous shooting is 
not available if you choose [
].
•	 If the person moves toward the edge of the screen, the camera will zoom \
out 
automatically to keep the person in view.
•	 You can switch from tracking one face to another when several faces are 
detected by pressing the < b> button. [
] is displayed around the new 
subject. However, switching the [] frame with the  button is not possible 
during movie recording.
•	 The zoom factor will remain the same after you press the shutter button \
all the 
way down in self-timer mode ( =
  34), even if the relative face size changes.
•	 [AF Frame] is set to [Face AiAF] and cannot be changed.  
						

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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.
zzPress the  button, choose []] (either 
press the  buttons or turn the 
 dial), and then press the < m> 
button.
zzOnce the setting is complete, []] is 
displayed.
2 Shoot.
zzFor Still Images: Press the shutter button 
halfway to focus on the subject, and then 
press it all the way down.
zzFor Movies: Press the movie button.
zzOnce you start the self-timer, the lamp 
will blink and the camera will play a self-
timer sound.
zzTwo seconds before the shot, the blinking 
and sound will speed up. (The lamp will 
remain lit in case the flash fires.)
zzTo cancel shooting after you have 
triggered the self-timer, press the 
 button.
zzTo 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.
zzFollow step 1 in “Using the Self-Timer” 
(=  34) and choose [[].
zzOnce the setting is complete, [[] is 
displayed.
zzFollow step 2 in “Using the Self-Timer” 
(=  34) to shoot.      
						

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Still ImagesMovies
Customizing the Self-TimerYou can specify the delay (0 – 30 seconds) and number of shots (1 –\
 10).
1 Choose [$].
zzFollowing step 1 in “Using the Self-Timer” 
(=  34), choose [$] and press the 
 button immediately.
2	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
[Delay] or [Shots].
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose a value, and then 
press the  button.
zzOnce the setting is complete, [$] is 
displayed.
zzFollow step 2 in “Using the Self-Timer” 
(=  34) 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 the 
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 the 
shot, the lamp blinking and self-timer sound will speed up. (The lamp w\
ill 
remain lit in case the flash fires.)
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 ( =
  14).
1	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  button, choose [Date 
Stamp ] on the [4] tab, and then 
choose the desired option ( =  23).
zzOnce the setting is complete, [] is 
displayed.
2 Shoot.
zzAs you take shots, the camera adds the 
shooting date or time to the lower-right 
corner of images.
zzTo restore the original setting, choose 
[Off] in step 1.
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•	 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.
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 Print using printer functions ( =  133)
- Use camera DPOF print settings (=  137) to print
- Use the software downloaded from the Canon website to print ( =  131)
Image Customization Features
Still Images
Changing the Aspect Ratio
Change the image aspect ratio (ratio of width to height) as follows.
zzPress the  button, choose [] in 
the menu, and choose the desired option 
(=
  22).
zzOnce the setting is complete, the screen 
aspect ratio will be updated.
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [].
Used for display on widescreen HDTVs or similar display devices.
Same aspect ratio as 35mm film, used for printing images at 5 x 7-inch or 
postcard sizes.
Native aspect ratio of the camera screen, also used for display on stand\
ard-
definition televisions or similar display devices, or for printing images at 3.5 x 
5-inch or A-series sizes.
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Still Images
Changing Image Resolution (Size)
Choose from 4 levels of image resolution, as follows. For guidelines on \
how many shots at each resolution setting can fit on a memory card, see 
“Number of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card” ( =
  160).
zzPress the  button, choose [] in 
the menu, and choose the desired option 
(=
  22).
zzThe option you configured is now 
displayed.
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [].
Guidelines for Choosing Resolution Based on Paper 
Size (for 4:3 Images)
zz[]: For e-mailing images.A2 (16.5 x 23.4 in.)
A3 – A5 (11.7 x 
16.5 – 5.8 x 8.3 in.)
5 x 7 in.
Postcard
3.5 x 5 in.
Still Images
Red-Eye Correction
Red-eye that occurs in flash photography can be automatically corrected as 
follows.
1 Access the [Flash Settings] 
screen.
zzPress the  button, choose [Flash 
Settings] on the [4] tab, and then press 
the  button (=
  23).
2	 Configure	the	setting.
zzChoose [Red-Eye Corr.], and then 
choose [On] (=  24).
zzOnce the setting is complete, [R] is 
displayed.
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [Off].
•	 Red-eye correction may be applied to image areas other than eyes 
(if the camera misinterprets red eye makeup as red pupils, for 
example).
•	 You can also correct existing images ( =  90).
•	 You can also access the screen in step 2 when the flash is up by pressing the 
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Movies
Changing Movie Image Quality
3 image quality settings are available. For guidelines on the maximum 
movie length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card, 
see “Recording Time per Memory Card” ( =
  161).
zzPress the  button, choose [] in 
the menu, and choose the desired option 
(=
  22).
zzThe option you configured is now 
displayed.
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [].
Image Quality Resolution Frame Rate Details
1920 x 1080 24 fps For shooting in Full HD
1280 x 720 30 fps For shooting in HD
640 x 480 30 fpsFor shooting in standard definition
•	 In [
] and [] modes, black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of 
the screen indicate image areas not recorded.
Helpful Shooting Features
Still ImagesMovies
Displaying Grid Lines
Grid lines can be displayed on the screen for vertical and horizontal 
reference while shooting.
zzPress the  button, choose [Grid 
Lines] on the [4] tab, and then choose 
[On] ( =
  23).
zzOnce the setting is complete, grid lines 
are displayed on the screen.
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [Off].
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Still Images
Magnifying the Area in Focus
You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway, which will 
enlarge the portion of the image in focus in the AF frame.
1	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  button, choose 
[AF-Point Zoom] on the [4 ] tab, and 
then choose [On] (=
  23).
2 Check the focus.
zzPress the shutter button halfway. The 
face detected as the main subject is now 
magnified.
zzTo restore the original setting, choose 
[Off] in step 1.
•	 The area in focus will not be magnified when you press the shutter 
button halfway if a face was not detected, if the person is too close 
to the camera and their face is too large for the screen, or if the 
camera detects subject movement.
•	 The display will not magnify when using the digital zoom ( =  31) or Tracking 
AF (=  62).
Still Images
Checking for Closed Eyes
[] is displayed when the camera detects that people may have closed 
their eyes.
1	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  button, choose [Blink 
Detection] on the [4] tab, and then 
choose [On] (=
  23).
2 Shoot.
zz[] flashes when the camera detects a 
person whose eyes are closed.
zzTo restore the original setting, choose 
[Off] in step 1.
•	 When you have specified multiple shots in [ $] mode, this function is only 
available for the final shot.
•	 A frame is displayed around people whose eyes are closed when you have 
selected [2 sec.], [4 sec.], [8 sec.], or [Hold] in [Display Time] (=
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Customizing Camera Operation
Customize shooting functions on the MENU [ 4] tab as follows.
For instructions on menu functions, see “Using Menus” ( =  23).
Still Images
Deactivating the AF-Assist Beam
You can deactivate the lamp that normally lights up to help you focus whe\
n 
you press the shutter button halfway in low-light conditions.
zzPress the  button, choose 
[AF-assist Beam] on the [4
] tab, and 
then choose [Off] (=
  23).
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [On].
Still Images
Deactivating the Red-Eye Reduction Lamp
You can deactivate the red-eye reduction lamp that lights up to reduce re\
d-
eye when the flash is used in low-light shots.
1 Access the [Flash Settings] 
screen.
zzPress the  button, choose [Flash 
Settings] on the [4] tab, and then press 
the  button (=
  23).
2	 Configure	the	setting.
zzChoose [Red-Eye Lamp], and then 
choose [Off] ( =  24).
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [On].
Still Images
Changing the Image Display Style after Shots
You can change how long images are displayed and what information is 
displayed immediately after shooting.
1 Access the [Review image after 
shooting] screen.
zzPress the  button, choose 
[Review image after shooting] on the 
[4] tab, and then press the  button 
(=
  23).
2	 Configure	the	setting.
zzChoose [Display Time], and then choose 
the desired option.
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [Quick].
Quick Displays images only until you can shoot again.
2 sec.,  
4 sec.,  
8 sec.Displays images for the specified time. Even while the shot is displayed, you 
can take another shot by pressing the shutter button halfway again.
Hold Displays images until you press the shutter button halfway.
Off No image display after shots.