EX-S300


General Performance, Recording Conditions, Memory Card

Q1
What is the recording capacity of the camera in terms of number of images and movie recording time?
Q2
Can I turn display information on and off ?
Q3
Does formatting the camera's built-in memory delete my startup screen?
Q4
What types of memory cards are supported?
Q5
Can't I configure Make-up, Continuous Shutter (CS), focus mode, AF area, and other settings?
Q6
Can I save images I record using an uncompressed (TIFF) format?
Q7
What is total memory capacity when a memory card is loaded in the camera? Is it built-in memory capacity plus memory card capacity?
Q8
I have the startup screen feature turned on, so why doesn't the startup screen appear when I turn on the camera in the PLAY mode?
Q9
If I change the startup screen, what happens to the old startup screen?
Q10
Can I configure the camera to stamp the current time and date into snapshots when I record them?
Q11
Can an image recorded with the camera be used as a startup image?
Q12
Why doesn't the remaining memory capacity change after I shoot an image?
Q13
Can this model record without a memory card? Also, what are the minimal settings I need to configure before I can use the camera?

REC Mode/Recording Techniques

Q1
What can I do with the Best Shot Mode?
Q2
What does the Make-up Mode do?
Q3
Sometimes I can see smoke coming from the camera's flash when I use the flash to shoot a picture. Is there something wrong with my camera?
Q4
Is there anything I need to keep in mind in order to ensure proper operation of the trapezoid correction feature of BUSINESS SHOT?
Q5
Can I change the camera's focus mode?
Q6
What does the Landscape Mode do?
Q7
What does Auto Shutter do?
Q8
Is the same type of Anti Shake during for both snapshot and movie recording?
Q9
If I am using Detect Smile to shoot a scene with more than one person, won't the camera wait until everyone is smiling before it shoots?
Q10
Why does the message "LOST" appear on the monitor screen during Tracking AF?
Q11
Can the Make-up Mode and Landscape Mode be used at the same time?
Q12
How does Auto ISO sensitivity control suppress digital noise, and image blur due to  subject movement?
Q13
Why do subjects in my images have red eyes even though I use Red Eye Reduction?
Q14
What happens when I use Anti Shake in combination with Detect Blur or Detect Panning?
Q15
Does this camera have a macro mode?
Q16
What can I do with Tracking AF function?
Q17
Can a save an image I recorded with HDR Art as a normal image?
Q18
What does Intelligent AF focus on?
Q19
Why don't my images look like the BEST SHOT Mode sample images?
Q20
What is the resolution and image size when digital zoom is being used?
Q21
Why don't High Sensitivity work when I select a setting other than "AUTO" for ISO sensitivity?
Q22
Is it necessary to switch the focus mode between Auto Focus and Macro based on the distance to the subject?
Q23
What can I do with the Quick Mode?
Q24
Why is the image blurry when I have Anti Shake enabled and use the camera on a tripod or table top?
Q25
What can I do with the "Single SR Quality"?
Q26
Why doesn't the shutter release when I use Auto Shutter?
Q27
Why does the message "Folder cannot be created" appear when I try to create a folder?
Q28
Can the interval between Multi-motion shots of the moving subject be changed?
Q29
What area of the screen does Tracking AF track?
Q30
Why can't I seem to get Intelligent AF to work well? Why don't any focus frames appear on the monitor screen?
Q31
Can I use 4X optical zoom in the macro mode?
Q32
Why do straight lines in my images appear to be distorted?
Q33
What can I do with Art Shot?
Q34
Why are there white spots in some of my images when I use the flash?
Q35
What can I do with the "Create folder"?
Q36
How do I enable "Night Scene Shooting Without a Tripod",  which I heard about on the Web and elsewhere?
Q37
What does the Anti Shake DEMO function do?
Q38
What should I do when the eyes of the subjects have red or white spots in them when I use a flash?
Q39
How can I switch between Vivid Landscape and Mist Removal while using the Landscape Mode?
Q40
How do I turn on Intelligent AF?
Q41
Is there any way to reduce image blur or to record images without a flash when lighting is dim?
Q42
Is there any way to instantly switch to the BEST SHOT "Auto" scene?
Q43
Why does the image on the monitor screen become coarse at high HD Zoom factors?
Q44
How do I focus when using Detect Panning?
Q45
How can I enable face detection?
Q46
Why does a "Recognition failed! Secure the camera when shooting." error appear when I try to use Multi-motion?
Q47
How to I enable "Lighting",  which I heard about on the Web and elsewhere?
Q48
Is there a difference in the makeup effect between a close up of a person's face and a more distant shot that includes the person's body?
Q49
How can I switch between the Make-up Mode and the Landscape Mode?
Q50
Why can't I get Tracking AF to work properly?
Q51
What can I do with the "Single SR Zoom"?
Q52
During continuous shutter shooting, the camera continually focus on a moving subject?
Q53
What does Multi-motion do?
Q54
Why can't I shoot snapshots?
Q55
Can I shoot images composed of people with a night scene background while holding the camera by hand?
Q56
What are the shutter speed and ISO sensitivity ranges while Anti Shake and the BEST SHOT High Sensitivity scene are being used?
Q57
What types of continuous shutter are provided?
Q58
What does the Lighting Mode do?
Q59
What types of subjects come out best with HDR Art?
Q60
What can I do with Premium Auto?
Q61
What can I do with HD Zoom?
Q62
Why are my flash images out of focus?
Q63
Is there anything I need to keep in mind when using Premium Auto?
Q64
Can I adjust the intensity of the art effect applied by HDR Art?
Q65
If there any way to get a properly aligned image when recording a document or some other rectangular subject that is not straight?
Q66
What can I do with the HDR and HDR Art?
Q67
What is the difference between optical zoom and other different types of zoom?

Dynamic Photo

Q1
Is it possible to cancel a Dynamic Photo operation after shooting the first image (subject and background) and second image (background only), while the subject extraction procedure is in progress?
Q2
Can I go back and view the first (background with subject) and second (background only) images after I extract a moving subject for a Dynamic Photo image?
Q3
Why do I end up with fewer than 20 subject images after I shoot a moving subject?
Q4
Can I print the image of a stationary subject or moving subject?
Q5
Can I insert a character into a movie to create a Dynamic Photo image?
Q6
Why does the subject appear with missing parts after I extract it for a Dynamic Photo image?
Q7
I keep getting the message "Recognition failed! Secure the camera when shooting" when I try to shoot the subject for a Dynamic Photo image. What should I do?
Q8
Can a Dynamic Photo created with this camera be viewed on another camera that supports Dynamic Photo?
Q9
What is the playback time of a Dynamic Photo movie?
Q10
Is it possible to cancel a Dynamic Photo operation while recording of the second (background only) image?
Q11
What type of image can I insert a subject into to create a Dynamic Photo image?
Q12
Can I print a Dynamic Photo with a moving subject?
Q13
Why does the subject size change when I insert it into another image?
Is there any way to change the subject size?
Q14
Why do I get poor results when extracting a moving Dynamic Photo subject?
Q15
Why do I keep getting the message "Recognition failed! Secure the camera when shooting" or a gray screen when shooting a moving subject that fills the screen?
Q16
How are moving subjects and stationary subjects stored in camera memory?
Q17
Why does the camera tell me I need to shoot twice even though I selected "1" for the "Number of Shots" setting when shooting the subject of a Dynamic Photo image?
Q18
How do I use the "1", "2" and "Text" options of the "Number of shots" setting when shooting the subject of a Dynamic Photo image?
Q19
How is a final Dynamic Photo image (subject inserted into another image) stored in camera memory?

Movie

Q1
Can I use zoom when recording a movie?
Q2
Does this camera support Snapshot in Movie?
Q3
Does Auto macro work during movie recording?
Q4
If a copy movie files from the camera to a DVD, will I be able to view the movies using a DVD player?
Q5
What can I do with Prerecord Movie?
Q6
I cannot select Movie Editing from the menu. How do I use movie editing?
Q7
What can I do with the movie editing functions of this camera?
After I edit a movie, can I save it as a new file?
Q8
Can Auto Focus be used during movie recording?
Q9
If I want to play back a movie on a computer, what type of computer do I need?
Q10
Are there any special conditions when using an SD memory card for recording movies?
Q11
Why do I keep getting an error message when I try to use the camera's Movie Editing feature?
Q12
The camera's Movie Editing feature seems to take a long time. Is there something wrong with the camera?
Q13
Can I convert a movie recorded using the HD setting to a STD movie?
Q14
Why do vertical lines (bands) or reddish bands appear on the monitor screen image when I am recording a movie?
Q15
How many frames per second are recorded in the Movie mode?

Audio Recording and Playback

Q1
Can I add audio after recording a movie or snapshot?
Q2
What audio file types are supported for slideshow background music?
Q3
Can I use the camera to play back audio I recorded with it?
Q4
With voice recording, can I record to a memory card? If I can, what is the maximum recording time?
Q5
Can audio be recorded along with movies?
Q6
How can I record a movie without audio?

Power Requirements

Q1
What kind of batteries can I use?
Q2
What is the life of the batteries that come with the camera?
Q3
Can the bundled battery charger be used in other countries?

Computer, Communication, Printer, and Other Operations

Q1
Can I use my computer to view images in the camera's built-in memory?
Q2
I installed Adobe Reader from the bundled CD-ROM and it is the English version. Will I be able to read other language camera manual PDF files using the English version of Adobe Reader?
Q3
Can the camera be used as a PC camera?
Q4
Does this camera have a TWAIN plug-in module for support of Photoshop and other applications?
Q5
Does this camera support USB Hi-Speed protocol?
Q6
How can I copy the contents of the camera's built-in memory to a memory card?
Q7
Why won't a CS image or Dynamic Photo image playback after I return it to the camera from a computer?
Q8
Why can't I find the built-in Dynamic Photo sample subjects in my camera's built-in memory?
Q9
Does the camera support Exif Print (Exif 2.2)?
Q10
Is this model PictBridge compatible?
Q11
Is there anything I need to keep in mind when using the USB cable to connect the camera directly to a PictBridge compatible printer?
Q12
Can I scroll to the next image while a snapshot is zoomed on the monitor screen?
Q13
Why can't I delete a file?
Q14
Can I view Dynamic Photo images on my computer?
Q15
Is there a way to keep a file from being deleted?
Q16
Can I view snapshots and movies I record on a TV?

Bundled Items and Options

Q1
Can I attach filters or conversion lenses to this camera model?
Q2
Can the camera be mounted onto a tripod?

Eye-Fi

Q1
When does Eye-Fi card data communication start?
Q2
What should I do if the camera suddenly powers down while image data transfer is in progress?
Q3
Are images transferred by an Eye-Fi card retained in card memory?
Q4
Why can't I perform Eye-Fi communication?
Why doesn't the Eye-Fi icon change from transparent to non-transparent?
Q5
Can I use any one of the number of different Eye-Fi cards that are available?
Q6
Is there any way I can check on the camera whether an image was sent to another device?
Q7
Why are some images that should have been transferred missing?
Q8
Can I transfer only selected images?
Q9
Can I use an Eye-Fi card out of the box?
Q10
Can I use Eye-Fi communication from a public LAN area?
Q11
What should I do if the software that was on an Eye-Fi card is deleted when I format the card?
Q12
Why doesn't my Eye-Fi card operate correctly?
Q13
Where can Eye-Fi card data communication be used?
Q14
What does it mean when the appearance of the Eye-Fi icon change?
Q15
Can movie data be transferred by an Eye-Fi card?
Q16
What is the range for Eye-Fi communication?
Q17
Are there any restrictions or problems when using an Eye-Fi card as a memory card?
Q18
Are initial default settings or other settings required to use an Eye-Fi card?

When things don't go right...

Q1
Why doesn't the focus frame appear on the monitor screen?
Q2
Why do time and date settings I configured the first time after purchasing the camera reset to their factory defaults when I remove the camera's battery?
Q3
Displayed "RETRY POWER ON"
Q4
Why doesn't digital zoom, Single SR Quality, and Single SR Zoom work?
Q5
Why can't I view images I know I have recorded?
Q6
How can I return the camera to the initial factory default settings that were in effect when I purchased it?
Q7
Why is battery life shorter than what is indicated in the User's Guide?
Q8
What should I do if Auto Focus does not focus properly?
Q9
What should I do if the message "Lens Error 2" appears on the monitor screen when I turn on the camera? Can I use the camera if normal camera operation is possible after the message appears?
Q10
Why doesn't the self-timer work?
Q11
Is there any problem when the battery and/or camera becomes warm?
Q12
Why can't I shoot right away after turning power on, even if a viewfinder image is displayed on the monitor screen?
Q13
Why does the camera emit a sound while I am using Premium Auto?
Q14
The charger LED fails to light or goes out when I try to charge the battery.
Q15
The battery does not charge or the charger LED flashes red.
Q16
What does it mean when I turn on the camera and the red flash off icon appears, making it impossible to shoot with flash?
Q17
Why does the date and time setting screen appear when I turn on the camera?
Q18
The lens barrier opens rather easily when I touch it with my finger. Is there something wrong with it?
Q19
What should I do if the camera's buttons don't respond or if the camera won't turn off?
Q20
Is there something wrong when "ALERT" appears in the center of the monitor screen and the camera powers down?