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refer to the complete user guide included on the CD-ROM for more detailed information. • 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 - Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | PowerShot SX150 IS Getting Started - Page 2
, contact the retailer where you purchased the camera. Camera AA Alkaline Batteries (x2) Wrist Strap WS-800 Interface Cable IFC-400PCU DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Getting Started (This Guide) Warranty Card Using the PDF Manuals The following PDF manuals are included in the Readme folder of - Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | PowerShot SX150 IS Getting Started - Page 3
effective in the country of sale. If there is a problem with the camera while abroad, please return it to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support list supplied with your - Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | PowerShot SX150 IS Getting Started - Page 4
Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use. Warning Denotes the possibility camera interior, immediately turn the camera off and remove the batteries. • Use only the recommended batteries. • Do not place the batteries near or in direct flame. The batteries - Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | PowerShot SX150 IS Getting Started - Page 5
careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens. This could lead to injury or damage the camera. • When using the flash, be careful not to batteries when you are not using the camera. If the batteries are left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur. • Before you discard the batteries - Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | PowerShot SX150 IS Getting Started - Page 6
Button Down Button • : Things you should be careful about • : Troubleshooting tips • : Hints for getting more out of your camera • : Supplemental information • (p. xx): Reference pages ("xx" stands for a page number) • This guide assumes all functions are at their default settings. • The various - Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | PowerShot SX150 IS Getting Started - Page 7
in This Guide 6 Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera 7 Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately 8 Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card 8 Setting the Date and Time 12 Setting the Display Language 14 - Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | PowerShot SX150 IS Getting Started - Page 8
supports SDXC memory cards beforehand. About Eye-Fi Cards This product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer). In case check with the card manufacturer. Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card Insert the included batteries and a memory card (sold separately). - Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | PowerShot SX150 IS Getting Started - Page 9
Card Insert the batteries. z Insert the batteries as shown. Label Insert the memory card. z Insert the memory card as shown until it locks into place with a click. z Be sure the memory card is oriented correctly. Inserting the memory card in the wrong direction could damage the camera. Close the - Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | PowerShot SX150 IS Getting Started - Page 10
and shooting time may vary widely. • The values for NiMH batteries are based on fully charged batteries. Compatible Batteries AA alkaline batteries and Canon AA NiMH batteries (sold separately) (see Camera User Guide). Can any other batteries be used? We cannot recommend the use of any other - Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | PowerShot SX150 IS Getting Started - Page 11
depleted. Ready new batteries. Depleted. Change the batteries. Number of Shots per Memory Card Memory Card 4 GB 16 GB Number of Shots Approx. 1058 Approx. 4334 • Values are based on the default settings. • The number of shots that can be taken will vary depending on camera settings, the - Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | PowerShot SX150 IS Getting Started - Page 12
Press the m button to complete the setting. After a confirmation screen appears, the shooting screen will reappear. z Pressing the power button will turn off the camera. Reappearing Date/Time screen Set the correct date and time. If you have not set the date and time and the home time zone, the - Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | PowerShot SX150 IS Getting Started - Page 13
2 on p. 12 to adjust the settings. z Press the n button to close the menu. The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery). If the Date/ Time menu appears every time you turn the camera on, even when the date/time have been correctly set, contact a Canon Customer support Help Desk. 13 - Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | PowerShot SX150 IS Getting Started - Page 14
m button to remove the clock and repeat Step 2. You can also change the display language by pressing the n button to choose [Language ] in the 3 tab. 14 - Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | PowerShot SX150 IS Getting Started - Page 15
. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. Before formatting an Eye-Fi card (see Camera User Guide), be sure to install the software contained on the card to a computer. Display the menu. z Press the n button. Choose [Format]. z Move the - Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | PowerShot SX150 IS Getting Started - Page 16
displayed in the formatting screen may be less than indicated on the memory card. • Perform a low-level format (see Camera User Guide) of the memory card when the camera does not operate properly, the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped, when continuous shooting speed slows down, or - Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | PowerShot SX150 IS Getting Started - Page 17
best settings for the scene and just shoot. Turn on the camera. z Press the power button. X The start-up screen will appear. Enter A mode. z Set the mode dial to A. z When you point the camera toward the subject, the camera on the screen (see Camera User Guide). X The camera will focus on detected - Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | PowerShot SX150 IS Getting Started - Page 18
. AF Frame z If [Raise the flash] appears on the screen, raise the flash manually to use it. If you manually lower the flash until it closes, it will not fire. Shoot. z Press the shutter button fully to shoot. X The camera will play the shutter sound and shoot. The flash will automatically fire in - Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | PowerShot SX150 IS Getting Started - Page 19
the images do not turn out as expected? The scene icon (see Camera User Guide) that appears on the screen may not match the actual scene, and you more away when the camera is at maximum telephoto (i). • What if the lamp lights when the shutter button is pressed halfway? To reduce red-eye and to - Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | PowerShot SX150 IS Getting Started - Page 20
for the determined scene, and the IS mode icon will appear on the screen. For details on the icons that appear, see "Scene Icons" (see Camera User Guide) and "IS Mode Icons" (see Camera User Guide). Choosing the subject to focus on (Tracking AF) After pressing the o button and displaying , point the - Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | PowerShot SX150 IS Getting Started - Page 21
if you keep the qr buttons pressed, but they will appear coarse. z The lens will retract after approximately 1 minute elapses. z Pressing the 1 button again while the lens is retracted will turn the camera off. Switching to Shooting mode Pressing the shutter button halfway, or turning the mode - Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | PowerShot SX150 IS Getting Started - Page 22
Erasing Images You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Enter Playback mode. z Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. Choose an image to erase. z Press the qr buttons or - Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | PowerShot SX150 IS Getting Started - Page 23
in Easy Mode In Easy mode, operational instructions are displayed on the screen, and the camera is set so that only the buttons, the zoom lever and the movie button (p. 24) explained on this page are functional. This prevents incorrect operation of the camera, allowing even beginners to take and - Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | PowerShot SX150 IS Getting Started - Page 24
shooting conditions, and select the best settings for the scene. The audio will record in stereo. Remaining Time Set the camera to A mode and compose the the movie button. z Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen. These areas cannot be recorded. X The camera will beep once, - Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | PowerShot SX150 IS Getting Started - Page 25
subject. However, operation sounds will be recorded. • When the mode dial is set to A, the icon for the determined scene will appear (see Camera User Guide). "When Moving" icons will not appear, however. Under certain conditions, the icon that appears may not match the actual scene. • Movies can be - Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | PowerShot SX150 IS Getting Started - Page 26
depending on the computer's capabilities. Use the supplied software to copy the movie back onto the memory card, then play back the movie with the camera. If you connect the camera to a TV, you can view images on the larger screen. 26 - Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | PowerShot SX150 IS Getting Started - Page 27
If you are already using software included with another Canon-brand compact digital camera, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation. System Requirements Windows Windows 7 (Including Service Pack 1) OS Windows Vista SP2 Windows XP SP3 Computer Model - Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | PowerShot SX150 IS Getting Started - Page 28
the CD-ROM in the computer's CD-ROM drive. z Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the computer's CD-ROM drive. z When the CD-ROM instructions to proceed with the installation. z If the [User Account Control] window appears in Windows, follow the on-screen instructions - Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | PowerShot SX150 IS Getting Started - Page 29
details on the computer's USB port, refer to the user guide provided with the computer. CameraWindow Turn on the camera to open CameraWindow. z Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. z For Windows, click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] when it appears on the screen - Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | PowerShot SX150 IS Getting Started - Page 30
camera off, then unplug the cable. z For details on how to view images using a computer, refer to the Software Guide the program. Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and click [ a computer. - There may be problems transferring images or image information correctly - Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | PowerShot SX150 IS Getting Started - Page 31
the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516) 328-5600 Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. To ensure proper operation of this product, use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended - Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | PowerShot SX150 IS Getting Started - Page 32
USA and Canada only: The Nickel-Metal Hydride battery is recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery. For CA, USA only Included lithium battery contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for - Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | PowerShot SX150 IS Getting Started - Page 33
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or storing in a retrieval system any part of this guide without the permission of Canon is prohibited. • Canon reserves the right to change the contents of this guide at any time without prior notice. • Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the actual equipment. • The
Getting Started
ENGLISH
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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.
Please refer to the complete user guide included
on the CD-ROM for more detailed information.