PowerShot S120 Support

FAQs & troubleshooting

Getting started with your new camera (PowerShot S120)

Content Id: 8201915100

Solution

Charging the Battery
Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card
Setting the Date and Time
Shooting Still Images

Follow the　steps　below to get started with your new camera.

Charging the Battery

Before use, charge the battery pack with the included charger. Be sure to charge the battery pack initially, because the camera is not sold with the battery pack charged.

1. After aligning the marks on the battery pack and charger, insert the battery pack by pushing it in () and down ().

2. Charge the battery pack.

CB-2LY: Flip out the plug () and plug the charger into a power outlet ().

CB-2LYE: Plug the power cord into the charger, then plug the other end into a power outlet.

The charging lamp turns orange and charging begins.

When charging is finished, the lamp turns green.

3. Remove the battery pack.

After unplugging the battery charger, remove the battery pack by pushing it in () and up ().

Caution

To protect the battery pack and keep it in optimal condition, do not charge it continuously for more than 24 hours.

Caution

Charged battery packs gradually lose their charge, even when they are not used. Charge the battery pack on (or immediately before) the day of use.

The charger can be used in areas with 100 – 240 V AC power (50/60 Hz). For power outlets in a different format, use a commercially available adapter for the plug. Never use an electrical transformer designed for traveling, which may damage the battery pack.

Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card

Insert the included battery pack and a memory card (sold separately).

1. Check the card’s write-protect tab.

Recording is not possible on memory cards with a write-protect tab when the tab is in the locked (downward) position. Slide the tab up until it clicks into the unlocked position.

2. Open the cover.

Slide the cover () and open it ().

3. Insert the battery pack.

While pressing the battery lock in the direction of the arrow, insert the battery pack as shown and push it in until it clicks into the locked position.

If you insert the battery pack facing the wrong way, it cannot be locked into the correct position. Always confirm that the battery pack is facing the right way and locks when inserted.

4. Insert the memory card.

Insert the memory card facing as shown until it clicks into the locked position.

Make sure the memory card is facing the right way when you insert it. Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera.

5. Close the cover.

Lower the cover () and hold it down as you slide it, until it clicks into the closed position ().

Setting the Date and Time

Set the current date and time correctly as follows if the [Date/Time] screen is displayed when you turn the camera on. Information you specify this way is recorded in image properties when you shoot, and it is used when you manage images by shooting date or print images showing the date.

You can also add a date stamp to shots, if you wish.

1. Press the power button to turn the camera on.

The [Date/Time] screen is displayed.

2. Set the date and time.

Press the ⋖

⋗⋖

⋗ buttons to choose an option.

Press the ⋖

⋗⋖

⋗ buttons or turn the ⋖Control Dial⋗ to specify the date and time.

When finished, press the ⋖FUNC./SET⋗ button (

3. Set the home time zone.

Press the ⋖ ⋗⋖ ⋗ buttons, or turn the ⋖Control Dial⋗ to choose your home time zone.

4. Finish the setup process.

Press the ⋖FUNC./SET⋗ button () when finished.

Once the date and time have been set, the [Date/Time] screen is no longer displayed.

Shooting Still Images

1. Set the mode dial to ⋖⋗.

Aim the camera at the subject. The camera will make a slight clicking noise as it determines the scene.

Icons representing the scene and image stabilization mode are displayed in the upper left of the screen.

Frames displayed around any detected subjects indicate that they are in focus.

2. Compose the shot.

To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move the zoom lever toward ⋖⋗ (telephoto), and to zoom away from the subject, move it toward ⋖⋗ (wide angle).

3. Focus

Press the shutter button lightly, halfway down. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus.

Caution

If [Raise the flash] appears on the screen, move the ⋖⋗ switch to raise the flash. It will fire when shooting. If you prefer not to use the flash, push it down with your finger, into the camera.