Canon S3 IS Questions - Thorn? Regina? Help!

[michelem]

Hubby and I are getting ready for our Ciclismo Classico bike tour of Tuscany - we leave in 5 days! After much research (and feedback from Thorn here on the forum), I chose to purchase the Canon S3 IS to take in place of my OLD (11+ yrs.) Canon Rebel film camera. I've been practicing and am VERY pleased with the photo quality.

HOWEVER, it's the simple things that have me stumped. Such as, how the heck do you attach the lens cap retaining strap/cord to the camera so the lens cap doesn't just fall off? The "advanced" manual says, "Attach the lens cap cord to the strap," but doesn't give an illustration. Can anyone here help me out?

Thanks!

P.S. On Thorn's advice and after viewing photos of CaliGurl's (sp?) and some others here on TE, I ended up purchasing the Topeak handlebar bag for the camera. It's so nifty that it converts to a fanny/waist pack (I think I'll use it as a shoulder pack though), so I'll be able to use it as my "purse" for the plane (only allowed one carryon of max 17.5 pounds and one "purse." Not much when we aren't checking any baggage for our trip and I've got to bring pedals, shoes, helmet, etc.).

I love all the advice here on TE. Thanks again!