The Canon S3 combines speed and classic looks.
It is hard to capture life's great moments when your Canon S3 digital camera suffers technical difficulties. The Canon S3 (or PowerShot S3) is a 6-megapixel camera. While not much different than its predecessor, the S2, the S3 improves color accuracy and adds an extra movie-capture feature.
Instructions
1. Check the position of the batteries inside the battery compartment if the camera will not turn on. Open the battery cover (located on the bottom of the camera) and follow the battery orientation diagram shown inside battery compartment. Use only AA-size alkaline or Canon nickel-metal-hydride (NIMH) batteries. Clean the battery contacts inside the battery compartment with a soft cloth.
2. Slide the SD card's write-protect tab upward if you receive a "card locked" error when the camera is on.
3. Turn the mode lever to the left or press the shutter button halfway if the camera will not record a picture. It might be that the camera is in playback mode. Alternately, the flash might still be charging from the last image taken. Wait for the lightning bolt icon to stop blinking on the LCD.
4. Set the AF-Assist Beam to "On" if pictures are blurry. The AF-Assist Beam is located on top of the camera lens. Ensure the AF-Assist Beam is unobstructed by fingers when shooting.
5. Set the ISO level lower if too much noise is showing up on pictures. Press the "ISO" button on the back of the camera to cycle through ISO settings, selecting a lower setting. Setting the mode dial to an appropriate environmental condition (indoor, party, sports) may also help to eliminate noise by automatically choosing the right ISO setting.
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