Power Shot A510

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Please read the Read This First section (p. 4).

Please also see the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide.
Camera User Guide
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Disclaimer
While every effort has been made to ensure that
the information contained in this guide is
accurate and complete, no liability can be
accepted for any errors or omissions.
Canon reserves the right to change the
specifications of the hardware and software
described herein at any time without prior
notice.
No part of this guide may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval
system, or translated into any language in any
form, by any means, without the prior written
permission of Canon.
Canon makes no warranties for damages
resulting from corrupted or lost data due to a
mistaken operation or malfunction of the
camera, the software, memory cards, personal
computers, peripheral devices, or use of non-
Canon memory cards.
Trademark Acknowledgements
Macintosh, Mac OS and QuickTime are
trademarks of Apple Computer Inc., registered in
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and Windows
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Corporation in the United States and/or other
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SD is a trademark.
Other names and products not mentioned above
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Use of genuine Canon accessories is
recommended.
This product is designed to achieve excellent
performance when used with genuine Canon
accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any
damage to this product and/or accidents such as
fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-
genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/
or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that
this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out
of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon
accessories, although you may request such
repairs on a chargeable basis.
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Flowchart and Reference Guides
This Guide
Shooting with the Camera
Software Starter Guide
Installing the Software
This Guide
Connecting the Camera to a Computer
Software Starter Guide
Direct Print User Guide
Printer User Guide
Using the Printer and Printing
Downloading Images to a Computer
This Guide
Symbols Used
* SD=Secure Digital, a copyright protection system.
Icons under title bars show the available shooting
modes. As in the example below, the shooting
mode dial should be set to , , , , ,
, , , , , or .
This mark denotes issues that may affect the
cameras operation.
This mark denotes additional topics that
complement the basic operating procedures.
This camera can use SD* memory cards or
MultiMediaCards.
Using the Flash
Mode Dial
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Table of Contents
Items marked with are lists or charts that
summarize camera functions or procedures.
Read This First 4
Please Read......................................................4
Safety Precautions ............................................6
Preventing Malfunctions ..................................11
Components Guide 12
Preparing the Camera 15
Installing the Batteries .....................................15
Installing the Memory Card .............................18
Formatting Memory Cards ........................19
Setting the Date/Time......................................22
Setting the Language ......................................23
Using the LCD Monitor ....................................24
Basic Functions 30
Turning the Power On/Off ...............................30
Switching between Shooting and Playback.....32
Shooting The Basics 33
Auto Mode...............................................33
Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting.......36
Using the Mode Dial (Image Zone) .................38
Portrait ................................................38
Landscape ..........................................38
Night Scene ........................................38
Fast Shutter ........................................38
Slow Shutter ....................................... 38
Changing the Resolution and Compression.... 40
Using the Flash......................................... 42
Macro Mode.............................................. 44
Self-timer......................................................... 45
Digital Zoom.................................................... 47
Continuous Shooting....................................... 48
Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)... 49
Special Scene Mode................................. 51
Postcard Print Mode........................................ 54
Movie Mode .............................................. 56
Playback The Basics 58
Displaying Images Individually (Single Image Playback).. 58
Magnifying Images.................................... 59
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) .. 60
Jumping between Images ............................... 61
Viewing/Editing Movies ................................... 61
Erasing 65
Erasing Images Individually ...................... 65
Erasing All Images .......................................... 65
Shooting Advanced Functions 66
Selecting Menus and Settings......................... 66
Menu Settings and Default Settings................ 69
Resetting the Settings to Default..................... 75
Using the Mode Dial (Creative Zone).............. 76
Program AE ....................................... 77
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Setting the Shutter Speed ..................77
Setting the Aperture ...........................79
Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture ..80
Switching between Focusing Modes ...............81
Switching between Metering Modes................82
Adjusting the Exposure ...................................83
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) ................84
Changing the ISO Speed ................................87
Changing the Photo Effect ..............................88
Adjusting the Flash Output ..............................89
Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects ...................90
Setting the Auto Rotate Function ....................92
Playback Advanced Functions 94
Rotating Images in the Display........................94
Attaching Sound Memos to Image ..................95
Auto Play .........................................................96
Protecting Images ...........................................97
Various Functions 98
About Printing..................................................98
DPOF Print Settings ......................................100
Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) ...104
Downloading Images to a Computer .............106
Computer System Requirements............107
Viewing Images on a TV Set .........................114
Resetting the File Number.............................115
Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) ..117
Registering My Camera Settings...................118
List of Messages 121
Troubleshooting 123
Appendix 129
Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately) ........ 129
Using the Lenses (Sold Separately).............. 132
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) .. 136
Replacing the Date Battery ........................... 137
Camera Care and Maintenance.................... 139
Specifications 140
Battery Performance ..................................... 144
Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities
(Recordable Images)................................... 145
Photo Tips and Information 151
INDEX 153
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode .. 159
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Read This First
Please Read
Test Shots
Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images
to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its
subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from
any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image
to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.
Warning Against Copyright Infringement
Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and should never be used in a
manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and regulations.
Please be advised that in certain cases the copying of images from performances, exhibitions, or
commercial properties by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal
rights even if the image was shot for personal use.
Warranty Limitations
This cameras warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If a problem arises while the camera is in
use abroad, please convey it back 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 Canon Limited Warranty supplied with your
camera.
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If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this
and take care when operating the camera for an extended period.
The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99%
of the pixels operate to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as
red or black dots.
This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.
Video Format
Please set the cameras video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV
monitor (p. 115).
Language Setting
Please see page 23 to change the language setting.
Camera Body Temperature
About the LCD Monitor
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Safety Precautions
Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions described
below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.
The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct
operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and
equipment.
In the next few pages, the term equipment refers primarily to the camera and its power supply
accessories (see the System Map for power supply accessory details).
WARNINGS
Storing memory cards
Store the memory card out of the reach of children and infants.
It may be swallowed accidentally. If this occurs, consult a doctor immediately.
Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that could damage
your eyesight.
Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light
produced by the flash may damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away
from infants when using the flash.
Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Accidental damage to the camera or
batteries by a child could result in serious injury. In addition, placement of the strap around a childs neck
could result in asphyxiation.
Be particularly careful to keep the date battery used in the camera away from children. Seek
medical assistance immediately if a child swallows a battery.
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Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described
in this guide. Disassembly or alteration may result in high-voltage electrical shock. Internal inspections,
alterations and repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by your camera
distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the camera if
it has been damaged. Similarly, never touch internal portions of the equipment that become exposed
as a result of damage. There is a risk of high-voltage electrical shock. Please take the first opportunity to
consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes. Failure to do so
may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the cameras power off, remove the camera
batteries or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Confirm that smoke or fume emissions have
ceased. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casing is damaged. Failure to do so may result
in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the cameras power off, remove the camera batteries or
unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest
Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or become immersed in, water or other
liquids. Do not allow liquids to enter the interior. The equipment has not been waterproofed. If the
exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. In the event
that water or other foreign substances enter the interior, immediately turn the cameras power off and
remove the camera batteries or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Continued use of the
equipment may result in fire or electrical shock. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest
Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other flammable substances to
clean or maintain the equipment. The use of these substances may lead to fire.
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Remove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the dust and dirt that collects
on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet and the surrounding area. In dusty, humid or greasy
environments, the dust that collects around the plug over long periods of time may become saturated
with humidity and short-circuit, leading to fire.
Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power cord. Any of these actions may cause
an electrical short circuit, which may lead to fire or electrical shock.
Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet. Handling it with wet hands may lead to electrical
shock. When unplugging the cord, ensure that you hold the solid portion of the plug. Pulling on the
flexible portion of the cord may damage or expose the wire and insulation, creating the potential for fires
or electrical shocks.
Use only the recommended power accessories. Use of power sources not expressly recommended
for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other
hazards.
Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose them to direct flame or heat. Neither
should you immerse them in water. Such exposure may damage the batteries and lead to the leakage of
corrosive liquids, fire, electrical shock, explosion or serious injury.
Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. There is serious risk of injury
due to an explosion. Immediately flush with water any area of the body, including the eyes and mouth,
skin, or clothing that comes into contact with the inner contents of a battery. If the eyes or mouth contact
these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance.
Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casings. It
could lead to leakage and injury.
Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects, such as key holders. It could lead
to overheating, burns and other injuries.
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Before you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators to prevent direct
contact with other objects. Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste
containers may lead to fire or explosions. Discard the batteries in specialized waste facilities if available
in your area.
Use only recommended batteries and accessories. Use of batteries not expressly recommended for
this equipment may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings.
If using AA-size NiMH batteries, use only Canon AA-size NiMH batteries and the charger
recommended for use with these batteries. Use of another charger may cause batteries to overheat
or deform, posing risk of fire or electric shock.
Disconnect the battery charger or compact power adapter from both the camera and power
outlet after recharging and when the camera is not in use to avoid fires and other hazards.
Continuous use over a long period may cause a unit to overheat and distort, resulting in fire.
The camera terminal of the compact power adapter is designed for exclusive use with your
camera. Do not use it with other products or batteries. There is a risk of fire and other hazards.
Exercise due caution when screwing on the separately sold wide converter, tele-converter,
close-up lens and conversion lens adapter. If they loosen, fall off and shatter, the glass shards may
cause an injury.
Caution about magnetic fields
Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as credit cards) away from the speaker of the
camera (p. 12). Such items may lose data or stop working.
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CAUTIONS
Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high
temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car. Exposure to intense sunlight and heat
may cause the batteries to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries. High
temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing. Ensure that there is good ventilation when
using the battery charger to charge the batteries.
Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. Storage in such areas could lead to fire,
electrical shock or other damage.
Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks that could lead to
injury or damage the equipment when wearing or holding it by the strap.
Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting. The flash may be
damaged and emit smoke or noise. In addition, do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several
pictures in rapid succession. Either action could result in burns.
Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to its lens. The resulting heat build-up
could damage the flash.
Ensure that the battery charger or compact power adapter is plugged into a power outlet of the
specified rating, not over the specified rating. The plug of the battery charger varies according to
region.
Do not use the battery charger or compact power adapter if the cable or plug is damaged, or if
the plug is not fully inserted into the power outlet.
Do not allow metal objects (such as pins or keys) or dirt to contact the charger terminals or plug.
If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please take
care when operating the camera for an extended period as your hands may experience a burning
sensation.
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Preventing Malfunctions
Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields
Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong
electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data.
Avoid Condensation Related Problems
Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water
droplets) to form on its external and internal surfaces. You can avoid this by placing the equipment in an
airtight, resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from
the bag.
If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera
Stop using the camera immediately if you detect condensation.
Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the memory card, batteries, and compact power
adapter from the camera and store it at room temperature until the moisture evaporates completely before
resuming use.
Extended Storage
When not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove the batteries from the camera or battery
charger and store the equipment in a safe place. Storing the camera for extended periods with batteries
installed may cause battery leakage and damage the camera. (Do not remove the date battery.)
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Components Guide
The following cables are used to connect the camera to a computer or printer.
Computer (p. 106)
Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera)
Direct Print Compatible Printers (sold separately)
Compact Photo Printers (SELPHY CP series), Card Photo Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with
the camera), or the Direct Interface Cable DIF-100 (supplied with the printer).
Bubble Jet Printers (PIXMA series/SELPHY DS series)
- Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Printers: Please refer to your Bubble Jet printer user guide.
- PictBridge Compliant Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera).
PictBridge Compliant Non-Canon Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera).
Please refer to the System Map or the Direct Print User Guide supplied with the camera for direct print
compatible printer information.
Shutter Button (p. 33)
Speaker
Shooting Mode Dial (p. 14)
A/V (Audio/Video) Out Terminal
(p. 114)
DIGITAL Terminal (p. 109)
Terminal Cover
Lens
Ring
Microphone
Zoom Lever (p. 33,
47, 59, 61)
Ring Release Button
Power Button (p. 30)
Power Lamp (p. 14)
Viewfinder Window (p. 35)
Flash (p. 42)
AF-assist Beam (p. 36)
Red-eye Reduction Lamp (p. 43)
Self-timer Lamp (p. 45)
DC IN Terminal (p. 131)
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*
1
When carrying the camera by the strap, be careful not to swing the camera or catch it on other items.
*
2
The LCD monitor is covered with a thin plastic sheet for protection against scratches during shipment. Remove it
before using the camera.
The following operations are accessible through one easy press of the (Print/Share) button.
Printing: See the Direct Print User Guide (separate from this guide)
Downloading images (Windows only): See page 106 of this guide and the Software Starter Guide (separate
from this guide)
The indicator blinks or lights during a printer or computert connection.
Blue: Ready to print/Ready to transfer images
Blinking Blue: Printing/Transferring (p. 111)
LCD Monitor*
2
(p. 24)
Indicators (p. 14)
MENU Button (p. 67)
Mode Switch (p. 32)
Viewfinder (p. 35)
Strap Mount
Memory Card Slot Cover (p. 18)
(Macro)/ MF (Manual Focus)/
Button (p. 44, 91)
SET Button
FUNC. (Function)/ (Single Image
Erase) Button (p. 65, 66)
Battery Cover Lock (p. 15)
Tripod Socket
DISP. (Display) Button (p. 24, 27)
(Print/Share) Button
(p. 98, 111)
(Flash)/ Button (p. 42)
Button
Button
Attaching the
wrist strap*
1
Battery Cover (p. 15)
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Components Guide
Shooting Mode Dial
Use the shooting mode
dial to switch between
the Shooting modes.
: Auto (p. 33)
The camera
automatically selects
settings.
Image Zone
The camera automatically selects settings
according to the image composition type.
: Portrait (p. 38) : Landscape (p. 38)
: Night Scene (p. 38) : Fast Shutter (p. 38)
: Slow Shutter (p. 38)
: Special Scene (p. 38, 51)
: Stitch Assist (p. 38, 49) : Movie (p. 56)
Creative Zone
The user selects exposure, aperture or other
settings to achieve special effects.
: Program AE (p. 77)
: Shutter-speed priority AE (p. 77)
: Aperture-priority AE (p. 79)
: Manual Exposure (p. 80)
Creative
Zone
Image Zone
Auto
Indicators
The indicators light or blink when the Power button
or the shutter button is pressed.
Upper Indicator
Green: Ready to shoot
Blinking Green: Recording to memory card/
Reading memory card/Erasing from memory
card/Transmitting data (during a computer
connection)
Orange: Ready to shoot (flash on)
Blinking Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake
warning)/Flash is charging
Lower Indicator
Yellow: Macro mode/Manual Focus mode/AF Lock
Blinking Yellow: Focusing difficulty (although you
can press the shutter button, you are
recommended to shoot using the focus lock
(p. 90))
Power Lamp
Green: Power is on
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Preparing the Camera
Installing the Batteries
Insert two AA-size alkaline batteries (supplied with
the camera) or separately sold nickel metal hydride
(NiMH) batteries.
1 Be sure that the camera power is
off.
2 Slide the battery
cover lock in the
direction of the
arrow, and open
the cover.
3 Insert the batteries
as shown.
4 Close the battery cover.
Positive end (+)
Negative end ()
When the upper indicator blinks green, do not
turn off the power or open the battery cover.
The camera is writing, reading, erasing or
transmitting an image to or from the memory
card.
The use of the separately sold AC Adapter
Kit ACK800 is recommended to power the
camera during long usage sessions
(p. 131).
The separately sold battery charger kit lets
you use rechargeable NiMH batteries to
power the camera (p. 129).
See Battery Performance (p. 144).
For information about the Battery and
Charger Kit and AA-size rechargeable
NiMH batteries, see the System Map
(separate from this guide).
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Proper Battery Handling
Use AA-size alkaline or Canon AA-size NiMH
batteries (sold separately) only. For information
on handling the AA-size rechargeable NiMH
batteries, see Using Rechargeable Batteries
(p. 129).
Since the performance of alkaline batteries
may differ according to brand, the operating
time of the batteries you purchase may not be
as long as the batteries that came with the
camera.
Camera operating time may shorten at low
temperatures when alkaline batteries are used.
Also due to their specifications, alkaline batteries
may expire faster than NiMH batteries. If you are
using the camera in cold areas or for a long time,
we recommend using Canon AA-size NiMH
Battery Kit (a four-piece set).
While it is possible to use AA-size nickel-
cadmium batteries, performance is unreliable
and their use is not recommended.
Never mix unused and partially used
batteries. Always load two fresh (or fully
recharged) batteries at the same time. The
partially used batteries may leak.
Be careful to load the batteries with their
positive (+) and negative () ends in the right
direction.
Never mix batteries of different types or from
different manufacturers. Both batteries
should be identical.
Before inserting the batteries, wipe the battery
terminals well with a dry cloth. Oil from ones skin
or other dirt may cause a considerable reduction
in the number of recordable images or reduced
usage time.
Battery performance deteriorates at low
temperatures (especially with alkaline batteries). If
you are using the camera in cold areas and
batteries are running down faster than they
should, you may be able to restore performance
by placing batteries in an inner pocket to warm
them up prior to use. But be careful that you dont
put the batteries into a pocket together with a
metal key chain or other metallic objects, as these
objects may cause batteries to short-circuit.
If you do not plan to use the camera for a long
time, remove the batteries from the camera and
store them in a safe place. Batteries may leak
and damage the camera if left installed during
prolonged periods of non-use.
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WARNING
Never use damaged batteries or batteries whose
outer seal is completely or partially missing or
peeled off, as there is risk that such batteries may
leak, overheat, or burst. Always check the seals
on store-bought batteries before loading them, as
some batteries may come with defective seals.
Do not use batteries with defective seals.
Never use batteries that look like this.
Batteries with all or part of the seal
(electrical insulation sheath) peeled off.
The positive electrode (plus terminal) is
flat.
The negative terminal is correctly
formed (protruding from the metal
base), but the seal does not extend up
over the edge of the metal base.
Battery Status Indications
The LCD monitor displays an icon or message to
let you know when batteries are low or depleted.
Batteries are beginning to run low.
Replace or recharge the batteries if
you wish to continue using the
camera. If the LCD monitor is off, this
icon will appear when you press any of
the following buttons: DISP., or /
MF button.
Change the
batteries
Batteries are fully depleted and the
camera can no longer operate. You
should replace the batteries
immediately.
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Installing the Memory Card
1 Be sure that the camera is turned
off.
2 Slide the memory
card slot cover in
the direction of the
arrow, and open it.
3 Insert the memory card.
Push the memory card in until it clicks into
place.
Do not touch or allow metal objects to contact
the terminals on the back of the memory card.
To remove the memory card
Push the memory card until it clicks and then
release it.
4 Close the memory card slot cover
securely.
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When the upper indicator blinks green, the
camera is writing, reading, erasing or
transmitting an image to or from the
memory card. Do not perform the following
or image data may be lost or corrupted:
Subject the camera body to vibration or
shocks.
Turn the cameras power off, or open the
memory card slot cover.
Please note that memory cards formatted
with other manufacturers cameras or a
computer, or formatted or edited with
application programs, may slow down
writing to the memory card or may not
operate correctly in the camera.
You are recommended to use memory
cards that have been formatted in your
camera (See Formatting Memory Cards
(p. 19)). The card supplied with the camera
may be used without further formatting.
See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities
(Recordable Images) (p. 145).
Formatting Memory Cards
You should always format a new memory card or
one from which you wish to erase all images and
other data.
1 Turn the power on (p. 30).
2 Press the MENU
button and select
the [ (Set up)]
menu using the
button.
Please note that formatting (initializing) a
memory card erases all data, including
protected images and other data types.
Please check the contents of the memory
card before formatting it.
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3 Select (Format)
using the or
button and press
the SET button.
4 Select [OK] using
the or button
and press the SET
button.
To cancel formatting
instead, select [Cancel]
and press the SET button.
The capacity of the memory card displayed on
the LCD monitor when formatting is less than
the rated capacity of the memory card. This is
not a malfunction of the memory card or
camera.
5 Press the MENU button.
If the camera does not work properly, the
inserted memory card may be
malfunctioning. Reformatting the memory
card may solve the problem.
When a non-Canon brand memory card is
malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve
the problem.
Memory cards formatted in another camera,
computer or peripheral device may not
operate correctly. When that happens,
reformat the memory card with this camera.
If formatting in the camera does not work
properly, turn the camera off and reinsert
the memory card. Then turn the camera
back on and format again.
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Memory Card Handling Precautions
Memory cards are high-precision electronic
devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them,
or subject them to shocks or vibration.
Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the
memory card.
Do not allow dirt, water or foreign objects to
contact the terminals on the back of the card. Do
not touch the terminals with your hands or metal
objects.
Do not peel away the original label on the
memory card or cover it with another label or
sticker.
When writing on the memory card, use a soft
point pen (e.g. felt-tip pen). Using a sharp point
pen (e.g. ball-point pen) or pencil may damage
the memory card or corrupt the recorded data.
Since some or all of the data recorded on the
memory card may be corrupted or erased by
electrical noise, static electricity or card
malfunction, making a backup copy of important
data is recommended.
Moving a memory card rapidly between
temperature extremes will cause condensation to
form in the card and lead to a malfunction. To
avoid condensation, place the memory card in a
sealed plastic bag before moving it into a
different temperature zone and allow it to adjust
slowly to the new temperature.
If condensation forms on the memory card, store
it at room temperature until the water droplets
have evaporated naturally.
Do not use or store memory cards in the
following locations.
Locations subject to dust or sand
Locations subject to high humidity and high
temperatures
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Setting the Date/Time
The Set Date/Time menu will appear the first time
the camera power is turned on, or whenever the
lithium date battery charge is low. Start from
Step 4 to set the date and time.
2 Press the MENU
button and select
the [ (Set up)]
menu using the
button.
3 Press the or
button to select
(Date/Time), and
then press the SET
button.
4 Set the date and
time.
Press the or button
to select the item you
wish to set.
Press the or button
to change its value.
The date can be set up to the year 2030.
5 Press the SET button.
For embedding the date on the image data,
refer to page 55.
To set the camera so that the date and time
will not appear on the image when it is
being shot but only when it is printed, see
Setting the Print Style (p. 103), the Direct
Print User Guide or the Software Starter
Guide supplied with the camera.
Replacing the Date Battery (p. 137)
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Setting the Language
Use this feature to select the language for the LCD
monitor display.
2 Press the MENU
button and select
the [ (Set up)]
menu using the
button.
3 Select
(Language)
using the or
button and press
the SET button.
4 Select a language
using the , ,
or button and
press the SET
button.
The Set up menu will
reappear without changing the language
setting if you press the MENU button instead of
the SET button.
Shortcut Operation
The Language menu can also be displayed in
Playback mode by holding down the SET
button and pressing the MENU button. (This
function cannot be used while an image is
magnified or a movie clip is played back, or
when a printer is connected to the camera.)
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Using the LCD Monitor
The LCD monitor can be used to compose images while shooting, adjust menu settings and
play back recorded images. Pressing the DISP. button switches the LCD monitor display
mode.
Shooting Mode
When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the AF frame will display as follows (when the LCD monitor is
on).
AiAF set to [On] (p. 81) AiAF set to [Off] (p. 81) (1-point AF)
Green: Focusing complete (focused AF frame) Green: Focusing complete
Does not appear: Focusing difficulty Yellow: Focusing difficulty
Standard
(No Information)
Detailed
(Information View)
Off
Shutter Speed
Aperture Value
Still images: Shots Remaining
Movies (seconds):
- Remaining Movie Time
- Elapsed Time
DISP. Button
DISP. Button DISP. Button
Spot AE
Point
Frame
AF Frame
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Icons Displayed in Shooting Mode
Shooting Mode p. 38, 76
Exposure
Compensation
p. 83
White Balance p. 84
Drive Mode p. 45, 48
ISO Speed p. 87
Photo Effect p. 88
Metering Mode p. 82
Compression p. 40
Resolution
Postcard Print
p. 40, 54
Flash p. 42
Red-eye Reductionp. 43
Macro Mode p. 44
Manual Focus p. 91
Auto Rotate
Function
p. 92
(Red)
Movie Recording
Mode
p. 56
*
1
: Each mode of the SCN mode icon appears (p. 51).
*
2
: Zoom powers reflect the combined optical and digital
zoom effects. These figures appear when the digital
zoom is activated.
When a Shooting mode setting is changed, the
settings appear on the LCD monitor for about 6
seconds even if the LCD monitor is set to
Standard (No Information) or Off. (The Shooting
mode settings may not appear depending on the
camera setting.)
and the icons in (the shaded area of
the chart) appear even when the information
view is turned off.
In addition to the above, the AF frame, spot
metering frame, shutter speed, aperture value,
recordable images or recordable movie time are
displayed as in the example on page 24.
Setting the shooting mode dial to or
modes turns the LCD monitor on regardless of
whether it is set to on or off.
PowerShot A520:
5.7x 7.1x 8.9x 11x 14x
PowerShot A510:
5.1x 6.4x 8.0x 9.8x 13x
Digital Zoom
Setting*
2
p. 47
Camera Shake
Warning
p. 26
Low Battery p. 17
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A slow shutter speed has likely been selected
because of insufficient lighting if the upper
indicator blinks orange after the metering
preparations are complete and the camera shake
icon ( ) displays in the LCD monitor. Set the
flash to or , or affix the camera to a tripod
to shoot.
After you shoot an image by fully pressing the
shutter button, the image displays on the LCD
monitor for approximately three seconds (if the
review duration is changed, the image is
displayed for the selected number of seconds; or
if the hold function is activated, the image is
displayed until the shutter button is pressed
again) (p. 36). Keeping the shutter button fully
pressed after shooting, or pressing the SET
button while the image is displayed will also
continue to display the image.
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Playback Mode
* Detailed Display is not available
in Index Playback (9 images).
Total number
of images
Standard
No Display Detailed*
Shooting
Date/Time
File Number
Aperture Value
Shutter Speed
Movie Length
Histogram
Compression p. 40
Resolution (Still image) p. 40
Sound memo (WAVE file) p. 95
Movie p. 56
Protection Status p. 97
DISP. Button
DISP. Button DISP. Button
Displayed image
number
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Icons Displayed in Playback Mode
(Detailed Display)
In addition to the above, the shutter speed,
aperture value, histogram and recorded movie time
are displayed as in the example in the figure on
page 27.
*
1
: Each mode of the SCN mode icon appears (p. 51).
*
2
: appears even in No Display mode.
Shooting Mode p. 38, 76
Exposure
Compensation
p. 83
White Balance p. 84
Photo Effect p. 88
ISO Speed p. 87
Flash p. 42
Macro Mode p. 44
Manual Focus p. 91
Metering Mode p. 82
Resolution (Movies) p. 40
*
2
Low Battery p. 17
*1
The following information may also appear with
some images.
An audio file other than a WAVE file, or a file
with unrecognized format, is attached.
JPEG image not conforming to Design rule for
Camera File System Standards.
RAW image.
Unrecognized data type.
The on/off setting of the LCD monitor
display mode is memorized when the
camera is turned off. When the camera is
turned on again it assumes the last mode.
However, when the LCD monitor is turned
on and the Change the batteries message
appears, the LCD monitor may not
automatically turn on the next time the
camera is started.
While a recorded image is displayed on the
LCD monitor, you can check the exposure
with the graph (see About the Histogram
(p. 29)) that shows the distribution of the
brightness data. If the exposure requires
adjustment, set the exposure compensation
and re-shoot. (Press the DISP. button if the
histogram and other information are not
shown.)
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Please note that image information
recorded by this camera may not display
correctly on other cameras and image
information recorded by other cameras may
not display correctly on this camera.
About the Histogram
The histogram is a graph that allows you to
judge the brightness of the shot image. The
greater the bias toward the left in the graph,
the darker the image. The greater the bias
toward to the right, the brighter the image. If
the image is too dark, adjust the exposure
compensation to a positive value. Similarly,
adjust the exposure compensation to a
negative value if the image is too bright
(p. 83).
Sample Histograms
Dark image
Balanced
image
Bright
image
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Basic Functions
Turning the Power On/Off
Turning the Camera On
1 Press the Power button until the
power lamp lights green (p. 14).
Shooting Mode
Current shooting settings will appear in the LCD
monitor.
Playback Mode
The LCD monitor displays an image.
Current shooting settings will disappear in
approximately 6 seconds when the LCD
monitor is set to Standard (No Information) or
Off (p. 24).
Turning the Camera Off
1 Press the Power button again to
turn the power off.
You will hear a start-up sound and see the
start-up image when the power is turned on.
(To change the start-up sound and image,
see pages 71, 74 and 117.)
The start-up image does not appear when
the LCD monitor is Off in Shooting mode or
the A/V OUT terminal is connected to a TV.
Turning on the camera without the start-up
sound
Hold the MENU button while pressing the
Power button. This will set the [Mute]
setting to [On] and silence the operation
sound and the shutter sound. This is
convenient when you wish to shoot silently.
However, the warning signal beeps even
when the [Mute] setting is [On].
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Power Saving Function
This camera is equipped with a power saving
function. Depending on the power saving setting,
the camera may power down or the LCD monitor
may go off automatically.
Auto Power Down
[On]: Shooting mode:
Powers down approximately 3 minutes
after the last time a camera control is
accessed.
Playback mode:
accessed.
Connected to a Printer:
accessed.
When the Auto Power Down Function
Activates
Pressing the Power button again will restore
power.
[Off]: The power saving function does not
activate.
Display Off (only in shooting mode)
.
The LCD monitor automatically shuts off
approximately 1 minute* after the last time a
camera control is accessed.
* This time can be changed (p. 72).
When the Display Off Function Activates
The LCD monitor display turns back on by
pressing any button other than the Power button,
or by altering the vertical or horizontal orientation
of the camera.
The power saving function will not activate
during Auto Play or during a computer
connection (p. 96, 106).
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Switching between Shooting and
Playback
You can quickly switch between Shooting
mode and Playback mode. This is convenient
when you wish to shoot again after checking
or erasing an image immediately after it is
shot.
Shooting Mode
Playback Mode
The lens does not
retract for
approximately 1
minute after the
camera switches to
Playback mode.
Shooting Mode
Slide the mode switch to .
Playback Mode
Slide the mode switch to .
When a printer (sold separately) is connected,
images can be printed (see the Direct Print
User Guide).
When the camera is connected to a computer,
recorded images can be downloaded to and
viewed with a computer (p. 106).
When a printer (sold separately) is properly
connected, the , or icon appears on
the LCD monitor.
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Auto Mode
In this mode, all you have to do is press the
shutter button and let the camera do
everything else.
1 Check that the camera is in
Shooting mode (p. 32).
2 Turn the shooting mode dial to
.
3 Aim the camera at the subject you
wish to shoot.
See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
(p. 159) at the end of this manual to find out which
settings can be changed in which Shooting
modes.
Mode Dial
4 Use the zoom lever to achieve the
desired composition (relative
subject size in the viewfinder).
The angle of view can be adjusted within the
35 to 140 mm range, in 35mm film equivalent.
When the LCD monitor is on, the combined
use of the digital zoom and optical zoom
enables magnified shooting up to the following
magnification (Digital Zoom (p. 47)).
PowerShot A520: approx. 14x
PowerShot A510: approx. 13x
5 Press the shutter button halfway.
The shutter button has a two-stage action.
: Decreases the size
of the subject (Wide
angle)
: Magnifies the size of the subject
(Telephoto)
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Pressing Halfway
Pressing halfway
automatically sets the
exposure and focus.
Two beeps will sound
when the camera has
finished metering, and the upper indicator
will light green or orange. If the LCD monitor
is on, the AF frame will appear green.
The lower indicator will blink yellow and the
beep will sound one time if the subject is
difficult to focus on.
6 Press the shutter
button all the way.
Pressing Fully
Pressing fully releases the
shutter.
You will hear the shutter sound when the
shot is complete. Do not move the camera
until you hear this sound.
The upper indicator blinks green while data
is recorded onto the memory card.
The picture appears for approximately three
seconds on the LCD monitor, if it is on.
See page 159 for settings that can be
changed in this mode.
With the Review function, you can change
the length of time images show on the LCD
monitor after shooting, or set it so they do
not show at all (p. 36).
If the indicator blinks orange or yellow while
you press the shutter button halfway, you
can still press fully to take the shot.
Images are first saved into the cameras
internal memory before being recorded onto
the memory card, allowing the next images
to be taken immediately as long as
sufficient space is available in the internal
memory.
The beep and shutter sound can be set [On/
Off] in the [Set up] menu (p. 70).
Even when the shutter sound is set to [ ,
, (On)] (p. 74), no sound will be
heard if [Mute] is set to [On].
There is no shutter sound in movie mode.
Shots cannot be taken while the flash is
charging.
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Shooting with the Viewfinder
You can save power by turning the LCD monitor off
(p. 24) and using the viewfinder to shoot.
1 Compose the image so that the
subject appears in the center of
the frame in the viewfinder
(autofocus range).
Viewfinder window
Shows approximate
center of the image
About the Autofocus Function
This camera employs AiAF (artificial
intelligence autofocus) technology, which
uses a broad metering field to calculate the
focal distance with high precision. It delivers a
crisp focus even when the photographic
subject is slightly off-center.
Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded
Image
When shooting an image, a larger range than
the one visible in the viewfinder usually gets
recorded. You can confirm the actual range
that will be recorded in the LCD monitor. In
addition, due to the viewfinders specification,
the range visible in the viewfinder may
actually differ from the actual recorded image.
The closer the subject is to the lens, the more
noticeable the difference will be. In some
cases, portions of images shot up close that
appear in the viewfinder will not appear in the
recorded image. You are recommended to
use the LCD monitor during macro
photography (p. 44).
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AF-assist Beam
The AF-assist beam will sometimes emit
when the shutter button is pressed halfway
to assist focusing in certain conditions, i.e.
dark conditions.
The AF-assist beam can be turned off
(p. 69).
For example, if animals are your subject,
turn off the beam when shooting in the dark
to avoid startling them.
However, please keep in mind the following
facts.
- If the AF-assist beam is turned off, it may
become more difficult for the camera to
focus in dark conditions.
- The red-eye reduction lamp may emit
when you press the shutter button halfway
even if the AF-assist beam is turned off.
In order to prevent any lamp from emitting
before the flash fires, set both the red-eye
reduction function and the AF-assist beam
to [Off] in the Shooting menu.
Reviewing an Image Right after
Shooting
Right after a shot is taken, the image displays
on the LCD monitor for approximately 3
seconds (the duration of display can be
changed.) In addition, the image will keep on
displaying regardless of the review duration
setting by performing one of the following
operations.
Keeping the shutter button fully pressed
Pressing the SET button while the image is
displayed*
Press the shutter button halfway again to stop
displaying it so that you can shoot the next image.
* Not available in (Stitch Assist) mode.
Mode Dial
You can perform the following while images
are displayed.*
Erase the image (p. 65).
Display the images information (p. 27).
Magnify the image (p. 59) (When pressing
the SET button while the image is
displayed.)
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Changing the Image Display
Duration
The image review time can be set to [Off], any time
in the range of 3 to 10 seconds, or [Hold].
The [ (Rec.)] menu appears.
2 Select (Review)
using the or
button.
3 Select a duration
setting using the
or button and press the
MENU button.
With the [Off] option, the image will not display.
With the [3 sec.] to [10 sec.] options, the image
will appear for the time selected even if you
release the shutter button.
If [Hold] is selected, the image will keep on
displaying until the next time the shutter button
is pressed.
Another shot can be taken by pressing the
shutter button even while an image is
displayed.
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Using the Mode Dial (Image Zone)
Settings fitting the shooting conditions of your subject can easily be set using the shooting
mode dial.
Fast Shutter
Use this mode to shoot
fast moving objects.
Landscape
landscape scenes.
Night Scene
Use this mode to capture human
subjects against the backdrop of an
evening sky or night scene. The flash is
directed at the person and the shutter
speed is slow, so both the person and
the background can be beautifully shot.
Slow Shutter
moving objects to make
them appear blurred, such
as river rapids.
Portrait
Use this mode when you
want the subject to appear
sharp and the background
to blur.
Stitch Assist
Use this mode when taking
shots that you want to
combine into a panorama
(p. 49).
Special Scene
Select from 8 scene
modes to shoot with the
most appropriate settings
for the scene (p. 51).
Movie
movies. Sound is also
recorded simultaneously
(p. 56).
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1 Turn the shooting
mode dial and set
the icon of the
mode you wish to
use to .
Shooting procedures are
the same as for the mode (p. 33).
and Shooting Modes
Always use a tripod to prevent camera shake.
changed in each mode.
Tips for each function:
Portrait Mode
You can achieve a better blurring effect of
the background by making sure the upper
half of your subject fills the entire LCD
monitor or viewfinder.
You can enhance the blurring effect of the
background even more by setting the lens
to its telephoto end setting.
Landscape Mode
The icon (camera shake warning) may
appear on the LCD monitor since slower
shutter speeds are frequently used in this
mode. If this happens, affix the camera to a
tripod.
Night Scene Mode
The shutter speed slows down. Even if you
use the flash, tell your subjects not to move
for a few moments.
If the Night Scene mode is used to shoot
mid-day shots, the same effects as with the
mode can be obtained.
Fast Shutter
Noise in the recorded image may increase
if you shoot in dark conditions.
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Changing the Resolution and
Compression
You can change the resolution and
compression (excluding movies) depending
on the purpose.
Mode Dial
* The Postcard Print mode is not available in and .
Resolution Purpose
L
(Large)
PowerShot A520:
2272 x 1704 pixels
High
Low
Print larger than A4 size*
210 x 297 mm (8.3 x
11.7 in.) prints
Print larger than Letter
size* 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x
11 in.) prints
PowerShot A510:
2048 x 1536 pixels
Print up to A4 size* 210 x
297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.)
prints
Print up to Letter size* 216
x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.)
prints
M1
(Medium 1)
1600 x 1200 pixels
Print postcard size 148 x
100 mm (6 x 4 in.) prints
Print L size 119 x 89 mm
(4.7 x 3.5 in.) prints
M2
(Medium 2)
1024 x 768 pixels
Print card size 86 x 54 mm
(3.4 x 2.1 in.) prints
S
(Small)
640 x 480 pixels
Send images as e-mail
attachments
Shoot more images
* *
* Paper sizes vary according to region.
Movies can be shot with the following resolutions.
1 Press the FUNC. button.
or
(Postcard
Print Mode)
The resolution is set to M1 (1600 x 1200) and the
compression is set to (Fine).
See page 54 for Postcard Print mode information.
Compression Purpose
Superfine
High Quality
Normal
Shoot higher quality
images
Fine
Shoot normal quality
images
Normal Shoot more images
Resolution
640 x 480 pixels
320 x 240 pixels
160 x 120 pixels
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2 Select L* using
the or button.
* The current setting is
displayed.
3 Select the
resolution you
wish to set using
the or button.
4 Press the SET button.
Example:
PowerShot A510
Excluding
Number of
recordable images
(Only displayed
when the resolution
or compression is
selected)
5 Select the
compression you
wish to set using
the or button.
You can shoot the image right after selecting
settings by pressing the shutter button. This
screen will appear again, once the image is
shot.
Image Data Size (Estimated) (p. 146)
(Recordable Images) (p. 145)
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Using the Flash
Use the flash according to the guidelines below.
1 Press the button
to switch between
flash modes.
The selected flash mode
appears on the LCD
monitor.
Mode Dial
* In (Fireworks), the flash is prohibited.
Auto with
red-eye
reduction
The flash fires automatically as
required by the lighting level,
and the red-eye reduction lamp
fires each time the main flash
fires.
Auto
The flash fires automatically as
required by the lighting level.
Flash on with
red-eye
reduction
The red-eye reduction lamp and
the flash always fire.
Flash on The flash always fires.
Flash off The flash does not fire.
*
You can switch between settings by pressing
the button.
When the red-eye reduction function is on
When the red-eye reduction function is off
This operation may not work in certain
Shooting modes (p. 159).
2 Shoot the image.
The flash will fire if the upper indicator lights
orange when the shutter button is pressed
halfway. (Does not fire in .)
Shooting procedures are the same as for the
mode (p. 33).
When shooting with a high ISO sensitivity and
using the flash, there is more of a chance of
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When shooting in any mode other than M
mode, the flash fires with automatic
adjustments.
The flash fires twice. A pre-flash will fire and
will be followed by the main flash. The pre-
flash is used by the camera to obtain the
subjects exposure data so that the main
flash can be set to the optimal intensity for
the shot.
In M mode, the [Flash Output] option can be
changed and the flash fires with the
manually set adjustments (p. 89).
The fastest shutter speed for flash
synchronization is 1/500 second. The
camera automatically resets the shutter
speed to 1/500 second if a faster speed is
selected.
Shots cannot be taken while the flash is
charging.
The flash may take approximately 15
seconds to charge in some cases. The LCD
monitor, if it is on, will go off when the
indicator blinks orange while charging. The
LCD monitor will comeback on after the
indicator lights orange when charging is
completed. The charging time will vary
depending on usage and remaining battery
power.
Setting the Red-eye Reduction
Function
The red-eye reduction lamp fires when the flash is
used in dark areas. This reduces light reflecting
back from the eyes and making them appear red.
1 In the [ (Rec.)]
menu, set (Red-
eye) to [On].
appears on the LCD
monitor.
The flash setting is saved when the camera
is turned off in the P, Tv, Av and M
Shooting modes.
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Red-eye Reduction
For this mode to be effective, the subject
must be looking right at the red-eye
reduction lamp. Try asking them to look
directly at the lamp. Even better results can
be obtained by shooting with the lens set to
a wide angle, increasing the lighting in
indoor settings or approaching closer to the
subject.
The red-eye reduction function cannot be
set when the Special Scene mode (p. 51) is
set to (Fireworks).
Macro Mode
Use the macro mode when the distance
between the lens and the subject is in the
range of 5 to 45 cm (2.0 in. to 1.5 ft.) at wide
angle end and 30 to 45 cm (11.8 in. to 1.5 ft.)
at telephoto end.
Use to take close-up shots of flowers or small
objects.
1 Press the DISP. button to turn the
LCD monitor on.
2 Press the
button.
The icon appears on
the LCD monitor.
Pressing the button
again cancels the macro
mode.
3 Shoot the image.
Mode Dial
* Macro mode is not available in and .
*
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The lower indicator will light yellow when the
shutter button is pressed halfway.
Mode (p. 33).
Always use the LCD monitor to compose
images in macro mode. Shooting with the
viewfinder is possible, however, part of the
image may not appear in the actual shot
(p. 35).
When the lens is zoomed out to the wide
angle end*
1
, the recordable area is approx.
60 x 44 mm (2.4 x 1.7 in.), and at telephoto
end*
2
, it is approx. 84 x 63 mm (3.3 x
2.5 in.).
When the zoom position is located between
the telephoto end and the wide angle end,
the distance between the front of the lens
and the subject will be the same as the
telephoto end.
The exposure may not be optimal when the
flash is used in macro mode.
*
1
Closest focal distance.
*
2
Maximum optical telephoto setting.
Self-timer
1 Press the FUNC.
button and select
*(Drive Mode)
using the or
button.
displayed.
2 Select , or using the or
button and press the FUNC.
button.
When is selected, the shutter release will
be delayed for 10 seconds, and when is
selected, the shutter release will be delayed for
2 seconds, after you press the shutter button
all the way.
Mode Dial
* The cannot be set in and modes.
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When is selected, pressing the SET button
will allow you to set the start time (0 to 10
seconds) and the number of shots (1 to 10
shots). Select the setting item using the or
button and change its value using the or
button.
3 Shoot the image.
When is selected, the self-timer lamp starts
blinking when the shutter button is pressed all
the way. The self-timer sounds and the blinking
gets faster two seconds before the shutter
activates.
When is selected, the self-timer lamp blinks
fast from the beginning. The shutter activates
in two seconds.
When is selected, the self-timer lamp will
blink during shots, and self-timer sounds will
sound as follows. If you set multiple shots to be
taken, the self-timer will sound only for the first
shot.
- The self-timer will not sound when set to [0
sec.].
- The self-timer will not sound when set to [1
sec.], but the beeps will sound.
- When the self-timer is set between 2 to 10
sec., the self-timer will sound 2 seconds
before the shutter activates.
mode (p. 33).
You can change the self-timer sound by
changing the setting in [Self-timer Sound] in
the [ (My Camera)] menu (p. 74).
When is selected and the number of
[shot] is set to two or more,
- if the internal memory is full, the interval
between shots may lengthen.
- if the flash is to be used, the interval
between shots will lengthen to
accommodate the flash recharge time.
See Photo Tips and Information (p. 151).
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Images can be zoomed with the combined
optical and digital zoom functions as follows.
PowerShot A520:
Approx. 5.7x, 7.1x, 8.9x, 11x and 14x
PowerShot A510:
Approx. 5.1x, 6.4x, 8.0x, 9.8x and 13x
1 Press the DISP. button to turn the
LCD monitor on.
2 In the [ (Rec.)]
menu, select
(Digital Zoom).
See Selecting Menus and
Settings (p. 66).
3 Select [On] using the or
button and press the MENU
button.
Mode Dial
4 Press the zoom lever toward .
The lens will zoom to the maximum optical
telephoto setting and stop. Press the zoom
lever toward again to further zoom the
image digitally.
Press the lever toward to zoom back out.
5 Shoot the image.
mode (p. 33).
The digital zoom cannot be used when the
LCD monitor is off.
Images become coarser the more they are
digitally zoomed.
Since camera shake may become a factor
when using the digital zoom, the use of a
tripod is recommended.
The combined
magnifications of the
optical zoom and digital
zoom are displayed.
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Continuous Shooting
Use this mode to shoot successive shots
while the shutter button is pressed.
Continuous shooting speed is as follows*.
* Large/Fine mode with LCD monitor off (These figures
reflect Canons testing standard. The figures will vary
depending on the subject and shooting conditions.)
2 Select *(Drive
Mode) using the
or button.
displayed.
3 Select using the or button
and press the FUNC. button.
4 Press the shutter button halfway to
lock the focus.
Mode Dial
PowerShot A520: Approx. 1.9 shots per second
PowerShot A510: Approx. 2.3 shots per second
5 Press the shutter button all the
way to shoot.
Shooting will stop when the shutter button is
released.
The interval between shots may lengthen
somewhat when the internal memory
becomes full.
The flash can be used, but the interval
between shots will lengthen to
accommodate the flash recharge time.
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Shooting Panoramic Images
(Stitch Assist)
Stitch Assist can be used to shoot
overlapping images that can later be merged
(stitched) to create one panoramic image on
a computer.
Mode Dial
To merge the images on a computer, use
PhotoStitch, one of the supplied software
programs.
Framing a Subject
The PhotoStitch program detects the overlapping
portions of adjoining images and merges them.
When shooting, try to include a distinctive item
(landmark) in the overlapping portions.
Compose each frame so that it overlaps 30
to 50% of the adjoining image. Try to keep
the vertical misalignment to within 10% of
the image height.
Do not include moving items in the overlap.
Do not try to stitch images that include both
distant and close items. Objects may
appear warped or doubled up.
Make the brightness in each image
consistent. The final image will appear
unnatural if the difference in brightness is
too great.
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Shooting
Images can be shot in the following 2
sequences in Stitch Assist mode.
1 Turn the Shooting mode dial to
.
The LCD monitor will turn on.
2 Select the
shooting sequence
using the or
button and press
the SET button.
The shooting sequence is
set.
To shoot landscapes, swivel (pan) the
camera around its own vertical axis.
To shoot close-ups, slide the camera over
the subject, keeping it parallel to the subject
as you move it.
Left Right Left to right horizontally
Left Right Right to left horizontally
You can also press the shutter button directly
to shoot without pressing the SET button.
3 Shoot the first image.
The exposure and white balance settings are
set and locked with the first image.
4 Compose and
shoot the second
image so that it
overlaps the first.
Minor discrepancies in
the overlapping portions
can be corrected when
the images are stitched
together.
Use the or button to check or retake the
recorded images.
5 Use the same procedures to shoot
the remaining images.
A maximum of 26 images can be recorded.
6 Press the SET button after the last
shot.
Sequence
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A custom white balance setting (p. 85) cannot
be set in mode. To use a custom white
balance setting, first set it in another Shooting
mode.
The settings in place for the first image are
locked in and cannot be changed for
subsequent shots.
A TV cannot be used as the monitor for
shooting in this mode.
Special Scene Mode
By simply selecting one of the following 8
modes, you can shoot the image with the
most appropriate settings for the scene.
Mode Dial
Foliage
Appropriate for shooting images with
flowers, leaves or trees to enhance
color.
Snow
Appropriate for shooting the subject
against the backdrop of snowy
mountains while preventing dark
subjects and bluish backgrounds.
Beach
Appropriate for shooting scenes by
the sea or on sunlit sandy beaches
while preventing dark subjects.
Fireworks
Appropriate for shooting fireworks
clearly with the optimal exposure.
Underwater
Appropriate for shooting images with
the Waterproof Case WP-DC60
(sold separately). This mode uses an
optimal white balance setting to
reduce bluish tones and record
images with natural hues. The flash
is controlled to fire as seldom as
possible.
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1 Turn the shooting mode dial to
(Special Scene mode).
The current Scene mode screen is displayed.
2 Select the scene you wish to shoot
using the or button and shoot
the image.
The name of the Scene mode is displayed for
approximately six seconds each time you
change the mode.
mode (p. 33) excluding .
Indoor
Prevents camera shake and
maintains the subjects true color
when shooting under fluorescent or
tungsten lighting. The exposure is
regulated so as to avoid the use of
flash as much as possible.
Kids & Pets
Allows you to capture subjects that
move around, such as children and
pets, without missing photo
opportunities.
Night
Snapshot
Use this to take snapshots of people
against twilight or night backgrounds
to reduce the effects of camera
shake even without using a tripod.
For the shooting procedures of , see the
Waterproof Case User Guide included with the
Waterproof Case WP-DC60 (sold separately).
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In mode, the shutter speed slows down. Use a tripod to avoid camera shake.
In , , and modes, the ISO speed may increase and cause noise in the image.
In mode, shoot subjects in the following range: 1 to 5 m (3.3 to 16 ft.) (telephoto end) or 1 m (3.3 ft.)
infinity (other zooming positions).
See page 159 for settings that can be changed in this mode.
In mode, using the LCD monitor is recommended.
Results may vary depending on the subject.
When shooting images underwater, always turn the power off before inserting the camera into the
Waterproof Case WP-DC60 (sold separately).
In and modes, using the Waterproof Case WP-DC60 (sold separately) is recommended.
Foliage Snow Beach
Indoor Underwater
Fireworks
Kids & Pets Night Snapshot
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Postcard Print Mode
You can shoot images with the optimal
resolution and compression for postcard size
printing.
When printing standard image data to postcard
size, sometimes the top and bottom sides may
not get printed.
By shooting images in the Postcard Print mode, you
can check the printing area (vertical/horizontal ratio
of 3:2) beforehand. In addition, the resolution locks
to M1 (1600 x 1200) and the compression locks to
the (Fine) setting, rendering smaller data sizes.
2 Select L* using
the or button.
displayed.
3 Select
(Postcard) using
the or button.
Mode Dial
settings by pressing the shutter button. The
menu displays again after the shot, allowing
you to change the settings easily.
5 Shoot the image.
When you press the
shutter button halfway,
the area that will not get
printed (the top and
bottom sides) grays out.
Shooting procedures are
Selecting cancels the [On] setting of the
digital zoom.
This setting is not available with certain
Shooting modes. Please refer to Functions
Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 159).
When [Date Stamp] (p. 55) is set to [Date]
or [Date & Time], icon appears in the
LCD monitor.
For printing instructions, refer to the Direct
Print User Guide.
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Embedding the Date in the Image
Data
You can embed the date on image data when
(Postcard Print mode) is selected. The date will
be printed on your images even if it has not been
set with a computer or printer.
Ensure that the cameras date/time is set
beforehand (p. 22).
You cannot embed the date on image data when
(Postcard Print mode) is not selected.
1 Check that appears on the LCD
monitor.
2 Select (Date
Stamp) in the
[ (Rec.)] menu.
Settings (p. 66).
3 Select [Off], [Date]
or [Date & Time]
using the or
button.
See Setting the Date/Time (p. 22).
If you do not want to embed the date on image
data, select [Off].
5 Shoot the image.
mode (p. 33).
The Date Stamp cannot be deleted from the
image data once it has been set.
When using a Compact Photo printer
(SELPHY CP series) or Card Photo printer,
a portion of the date may not get printed if
the credit card size print (54 mm x 86 mm
(2.1 x 3.4 in)) is selected.
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Movie Mode
Use this mode to shoot movies. The
resolution can be set to [ (640 x 480)],
[ (320 x 240)] or [ (160 x 120)] (p. 40).
1 Turn the shooting mode dial to .
The LCD monitor turns on and displays the
maximum recording time (in seconds).
2 Press the shutter button all the way.
Shooting and sound recording starts
simultaneously.
During the shooting a red circle appears in the
upper right of the LCD monitor.
3 Press the shutter button all the
way to stop recording the movie.
The maximum length of individual movie clips
is 30 seconds at the setting (10 frames/
second) and 3 minutes at the and
settings (15 frames/second).
* Recording times vary by the memory card. See
(Recordable Images) (p. 145).
Mode Dial
The maximum length of individual movie clips may
vary with the subject and shooting conditions.
Recording will automatically stop when the
maximum is reached or when the memory cards
runs out of free capacity.
The recording time may not display properly
during shooting or filming may stop
unexpectedly with the following types of
memory cards.
- Slow recording cards
- Cards formatted on a different camera or a
computer
- Cards which have had images recorded
and erased repeatedly
Although recording time may not display
properly during shooting, the movie will be
recorded correctly on the memory card.
Recording time will display properly if you
format the memory card in this camera
(excluding slow recording memory cards).
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You are recommended to use a memory
card that has been formatted in your
camera to shoot movies (p. 19). The card
supplied with the camera may be used
without further formatting.
Be careful not to touch the microphone
while shooting.
During shooting, do not press any button
other than the shutter button. These
operation sounds will also be recorded.
The AE, AF, white balance and zoom
settings are set and locked to the settings of
the first frame.
After a shot, the upper indicator blinks
green while the movie clip is being written to
the memory card. You cannot shoot again
until it stops blinking.
Sound is recorded monaurally.
There is no shutter sound in movie mode.
QuickTime 3.0 or higher is required to
playback movies (File type: AVI/
Compression method: Motion JPEG) on a
computer. (QuickTime (for Windows) is
bundled on the supplied Canon Digital
Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh
platform, QuickTime 3.0 or later is generally
bundled with Mac OS 8.5 or later operating
system.)
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Displaying Images Individually
(Single Image Playback)
You can view the recorded images on the
LCD monitor.
1 Slide the mode
switch to .
The last recorded image
appears (single image
playback).
2 Move between images using the
or button.
Use the button to move to the previous
image and the button to move to the next.
Holding the or button moves more
rapidly between the images, but the images
will not appear as clearly.
You may not be able to play back images that
have been shot with another camera or edited
on a computer with other software
applications.
Press the DISP. button to show the
information of the displayed image (p. 27).
Press the button to quickly delete the
displayed image (p. 65).
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Magnifying Images
Images can be magnified up to approximately
10 times in single image playback.
1 Slide the mode switch to .
You can move around the magnified image
using the , , or button.
Pressing the SET button switches to image
advance mode. Press the or button to
display the preceding or next image at the
same level of magnification. (However,
keeping on pressing the or button cannot
switch the images more quickly.) Pressing the
SET button again cancels image advance
mode.
Approximate position
Canceling the Magnified Display
Pressing the MENU button cancels
magnification immediately.
Movie frames and index playback images
cannot be magnified.
You can magnify an image while it is
displayed on the LCD monitor in Shooting
mode immediately after the image is shot
(p. 36).
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Viewing Images in Sets of
Nine (Index Playback)
Up to 9 images can be viewed at once in
index playback.
9 images appear at once (index playback).
3 Change the image selection using
the , , or button.
Pressing the button in this row displays
the previous set of 9 images.
Pressing the button in
this row displays the next
set of 9 images.
Movie
Selected Image
Index playback cancels and the display reverts
to single image playback.
Press the DISP. button to show the
information for the displayed image (p. 27).
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Jumping between Images
The display can be advanced or set back 9
images in index playback.
1 Press the zoom lever toward
while in index playback (p. 60).
The jump bar appears.
2 Change the image
selection.
Jump 9 images back or
forward using the or
button.
Pressing the or
button while holding the
SET button displays the
first set or last set of 9 images.
The jump bar disappears and the camera
returns to index playback.
If you press the zoom lever once more toward
, the camera returns to single image
playback.
Jump Bar
Viewing/Editing Movies
Viewing Movies
You can playback the movies shot in mode.
Movies cannot be viewed in index playback.
2 Select a movie using the or
button and press the SET button.
A movie displays with the icon on it.
The movie playback panel appears.
3 Select (Play)
using the or
button and press
the SET button.
The movie and sound will
play.
You can adjust the
volume using the or
button.
Movie Playback
Panel
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When a movie has finished playing, it will
display the last frame.
If the SET button is pressed in this state, the
camera will revert to the movie playback panel.
If the SET button is pressed again, the movie
will start playing from the first frame.
Pausing and Resuming Play
Press the SET button to pause the movie. Press
it again to resume.
Fast Forwarding/Rewinding
Select one of the following operations using the
or button and press the SET button.
(Exit) :Returns to single image
playback
(First Frame) :Displays the first frame
(Previous Frame):Returns to the previous
frame (Rewinds if the
SET button is held down)
(Next Frame) :Proceeds to the next
frame (Fast forwards if
the SET button is held
down)
(Last Frame) :Displays the last frame
Editing Movies
You can delete unwanted portions at the beginning
or end of a movie clip.
1 Select the movie you wish to edit
See Viewing Movies (p. 61).
2 Select (Edit) using the or
The movie editing panel and the movie editing
bar appear.
You may experience frame dropping and audio
breakup when playing back a movie on a
computer with insufficient system resources.
The volume at which movies play back can
also be adjusted in the Set up menu (p. 71).
If [Mute] (p. 70) is set to [On] in the Set up
menu, the volume setting returns to 0 but it
can be adjusted using the or button.
Please adjust the audio sound level on the
TV when viewing movies on a TV.
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3 Select an editing
method using the
or button.
(Cut Beginning):
Deletes frames from the
beginning of the movie.
(Cut End):
Deletes frames from the
end of the movie.
(Exit):
Reverts to the movie
playback panel.
4 Select the range
you wish to delete
using the or
button.
5 Select (Play) using the or
The temporarily edited movie will start playing.
The movie will stop if you press the SET button
while it is playing.
Movie Editing Bar
Movie Editing
Panel
6 Select (Save)
using the or
button and press
the SET button.
When is selected,
the edited movie is not
saved and the camera reverts to the movie
playback panel.
7 Select [Overwrite]
or [New File] using
the or button
and press the SET
button.
[Overwrite]:
Saves the edited movie under the same name
as the original movie. The original data is
deleted.
[New File]:
Saves the edited movie under a new name.
The original data is left unchanged.
When there is not enough space left on the
memory card, only the overwrite function is
available. If this happens, a small appears
on the counter of the movie editing bar.
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Protected movies and movies with an
original length of less than one second
cannot be edited (p. 97).
It may take approximately 3 minutes to save
an edited movie. If the battery runs out
partway through, edited movie clips cannot
be saved. When editing movies, it is
recommended to use new AA size alkaline
batteries or fully charged AA-size NiMH
batteries (sold separately), or the AC
Adapter Kit ACK800 (sold separately)
(p. 131).
Movies with an original length of 1 second or
more can be edited in 1-frame units.
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Erasing Images Individually
2 Select the image
you wish to erase
using the or
button and press
the button.
A confirmation screen
appears.
3 Select [Erase] using the or
To cancel instead of erasing, select [Cancel]
Please note that erased images cannot be
recovered. Exercise adequate caution before
erasing an image.
Protected images cannot be erased with this
function (p. 97).
Erasing All Images
1 In the [ (Play)]
menu, select
(Erase all) and
press the SET
button.
A confirmation screen
appears.
2 Select [OK] using the or
To cancel instead of erasing, select [Cancel]
The [Erase all] function erases all the image
data recorded on the memory card.
Protected images cannot be erased with
this function (p. 97).
To erase the images and all other data
recorded on the memory card, see
Formatting Memory Cards (p. 19).
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Selecting Menus and Settings
Selecting Settings with the FUNC. Button (Shooting Mode Only)
3 Use the or button to
select a FUNC. menu item.
4 Use the or button to
select the setting contents.
6 Shoot the image.
5.
2.
1.
Items in ( ) show default
settings.
3. Select a FUNC. menu item using the or button.
4. Select the setting contents using the or button.
6.
Shoot the
image
Exposure Compensation (0) (p. 83)
White Balance( ) (p. 84)
Drive Mode ( ) (p. 45, 48)
Photo Effect ( ) (p. 88)
Flash Output (p. 89)
Resolution ( ) (p. 40)
Resolution (Movies) ( ) (p. 40)
Compression ( ) (p. 40)
Metering Mode ( ) (p. 82)
ISO Speed ( ) (p. 87)
Example: PowerShot A510
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For items with [...] next to them, press the SET button and select the settings from the next displayed
menu. Once the settings are complete, press the SET button again to enable the new settings.
In the Shooting mode, you can also close the menu by pressing the shutter button halfway.
2 Use the or button to switch between
menus.
You can also switch between menus using the zoom lever.
3 Use the or button to select a menu item.
4 Use the or button to select the setting
contents.
Rec. Menu Play Menu Set up Menu My Camera Menu
Shooting Mode Playback Mode
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Some menu items may not be available for
selection according to the Shooting mode
(p. 159).
You can apply a desired image and sound
to and in the My Camera menu. For
details, see the Registering My Camera
Settings (p. 118) or the Software Starter
Guide.
The default of all the settings changed by
the menu and button operations except for
[Date/Time], [Language] and [Video
System] can be restored all at once (p. 75).
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Rec. Menu
Menu Item Setting Content
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AiAF
Sets the camera so that it will either automatically select the AF frame and
shoot, or shoot with the AF frame fixed in the center.
On*/Off
81
Red-eye
Sets whether or not the red-eye reduction lamp fires when the flash fires.
On*/Off
43
MF-Point Zoom
Sets whether or not the focusing point is magnified when using the manual
focus.
On*/Off
91
AF-assist Beam
Sets whether or not the AF-assist beam is activated as needed when using
the auto focus.
On*/Off
36
Digital Zoom
Sets whether or not the digital zoom combines with the optical zoom to
zoom images.
On/Off*
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Review
Sets the duration images display on the LCD monitor after the shutter
button is released.
Off/3* to 10 sec./Hold
36
Date Stamp
Sets the date format to be embedded into the image data during Postcard
Print mode.
Off*/Date/Date & Time
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* Default setting
70
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Set up Menu
Reference
Page
Protect Protects images from accidental erasure. 97
Rotate Rotates images 90 or 270 degrees clockwise in the display. 94
Sound Memo Adds sound memos to images. 95
Erase All Erases all images from a memory card (excluding protected images). 65
Auto Play Plays images automatically one after the other. 96
Print Order
Sets which images and how many copies will be printed on a printer with
the direct print function or at a photo lab service.
100
Transfer Order Specifies images before downloading to a computer. 104
Reference
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Mute
Set [On] to mute the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound and
shutter sound all at once. For details, see How the [Mute] setting in the
[ (Set up)] menu and each sound setting in the [ (My Camera)] menu
are related on page 74.
On/Off *
Turning the power on while pressing the MENU button will set the [Mute]
setting to [On].
Note that the warning signal beeps even when the [Mute] setting is [On].
* Default setting
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Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer
sound, shutter sound, or playback sound after pressing the SET button.
The volume cannot be adjusted if [Mute] is set to [On].
Start-up Vol.
Adjusts the Start-up Sound volume when the camera powers up.
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Operation Vol.
Adjusts the Operation Sound volume when any button except the shutter
button is operated.
Selftimer Vol.
Adjusts the volume of the self-timer sound played 2 sec. before the shutter
is released.
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Shutter Volume
Adjusts the Shutter Sound volume when the shutter button is pressed all
the way. There is no shutter sound in Movie mode.
34
Playback Vol.
Adjusts the volume of movie sounds and sound memos.
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(OFF)
(1)
(2)*
(3)
(4)
(5)
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Power Saving
The [Auto Power Down] and [Display Off] settings can be set by pressing
the SET button.
Auto Power Down
Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers down after a
specified period of time elapses without camera operation.
On* /Off
31
Display Off
Specifies a period of time before the LCD monitor turns off when no
camera operation is performed.
31
Date/Time Sets the date, time and date format. 22
Format Formats (initializes) memory cards. 19
File No. Reset
Sets how file numbers are assigned to images.
On/Off *
115
Auto Rotate
Sets whether or not images shot with the camera held vertically are
automatically rotated in the display.
On*/Off
92
Distance Units
Sets the format of the MF indicators displayed distance units.
m/cm*
ft/in
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10 sec.
20 sec.
30 sec.
1 min.*
2 min.
3 min.
* Default setting
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Language
Sets the language used in the menus and messages on the LCD monitor.
You can also change the language in Playback mode by holding the SET
button and pressing the MENU button.
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Video System
Sets the video output signal standard.
NTSC
PAL
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English* (English)
Deutsch (German)
Franais (French)
Nederlands (Dutch)
Dansk (Danish)
Suomi (Finnish)
Italiano (Italian)
Norsk (Norwegian)
Svenska (Swedish)
Espaol (Spanish)
(Simplified Chinese)
Pyccku (Russian)
Portugus (Portuguese)
E//qvikd (Greek)
Polski (Polish)
Cetina (Czech)
Magyar (Hungarian)
Trke (Turkish)
(Traditional Chinese)
(Korean)
(Japanese)
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Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)
You can select the theme, start-up image and sound, operation sound, self-timer sound and shutter sound
used on this camera. These are called My Camera settings. You can also customize the and
options for each item with images recorded on the memory card and newly recorded sounds or by using
the supplied software. See the Software Starter Guide for details.
*
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How the [Mute] setting in the [ (Set up)] menu and each sound setting in the [ (My Camera)] menu are
related
To turn off the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound and shutter sound all at once, set [Mute] in the
[ (Set up)] menu to [On]. When [Mute] is set to [On], each sound option will not play even if they are set individually
to [On]. Note that the warning signal beeps even when the [Mute] setting is [On].
*
2
Default setting
Item/Menu Screen Setting Content
Reference
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Theme
Selects a common theme for the start-up image, start-up sound, operation
sound, self-timer sound and shutter sound.*
1
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Start-up Image Sets the start-up image when you turn on the camera.
Start-up Sound Sets the start-up sound when you turn on the camera.*
1
Operation
Sound
Sets the sound when any button other than the shutter button is
operated.*
1
Selftimer Sound
Sets the sound played 2 seconds before the shutter releases in self-timer
mode.*
1
Shutter Sound
Sets the shutter sound when you depress the shutter button. There is no
shutter sound in Movie mode.*
1
My Camera menu
settings content
(Off)/ *
2
/ /
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Resetting the Settings to Default
You can reset the menu and button operation
settings to default.
1 Turn the power on.
Can be performed from Shooting or Playback
mode.
2 Press the MENU button for longer
than 5 seconds.
The message Reset settings to default?
appears on the LCD monitor.
3 Press the or
button to select
[OK], and press
the SET button.
The screen on the right
appears while resetting.
The normal screen resumes when resetting is
complete.
To cancel resetting, select [Cancel] instead of
[OK].
The following settings do not reset to
default.
- [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video
System] in the [ (Set up)] menu (p. 72,
73)
- The custom white balance (p. 85)
- Newly registered My Camera settings
(p. 117)
When the camera is connected to a
computer or a printer, this operation does
not work.
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Using the Mode Dial (Creative
Zone)
You can freely select camera settings such
as the shutter speed and aperture value to
suit your shooting purposes.
After settings are made, shooting procedures are
How to Use the Mode Dial
1 Check that the camera is in
Shooting mode.
2 Turn the shooting
mode dial and set
the icon of the
function you wish
to use to .
Mode Dial
See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
(p. 159) at the end of this manual to find out which
settings can be changed in which shooting
modes.
If the LCD monitor is on,
the shutter speed and
aperture value appear
automatically.
The camera operates in
the following ways
according to the selected
function:
When the shutter button is pressed halfway,
the shutter speed and aperture value appear
on the LCD monitor. The correct exposure has
been set when they appear in white.
3 Shoot the image.
P
The camera automatically sets the shutter
speed and aperture value.
Tv
The user selects a shutter speed using the
or button.
Av
The user selects an aperture value using
the or button.
M
The user selects the setting (the shutter
speed or the aperture value) using the SET
button and select a shutter speed or an
aperture value using the or button.
Shutter
Speed
Aperture
Value
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Program AE
Use the program AE mode to have the camera
automatically set the shutter speed and aperture
value to match the brightness of the scene.
The shutter speed and aperture value will show
in red on the LCD monitor when the correct
exposure cannot be obtained. Use the following
methods to obtain the correct exposure and
make them appear in white.
Use the flash
Change the ISO speed setting
Change the metering mode
Differences between the P and Modes.
The following settings can be adjusted in P
mode, but not in mode.
For the correlation between aperture value and
shutter speed, see page 78.
Exposure Compensation
ISO Speed
AF frame selection
Continuous Shooting
Manual Focus
White Balance
Flash (Flash on)
Photo Effects
Metering Mode
Setting the Shutter Speed
When you set the shutter speed in the shutter-
speed priority AE mode, the camera automatically
selects an aperture value to match the brightness.
Faster shutter speeds allow you to catch an
instantaneous image of a moving subject while
slower speeds create a flowing effect and allow
you to shoot without a flash in dark areas.
If the aperture value shows in red, the
image is underexposed (insufficient light) or
overexposed (too much light). Adjust the
shutter speed using the or button until
the aperture value display turns to white.
The nature of CCD image sensors is such
that noise in the recorded image increases
at slow shutter speeds. This camera,
however, applies special processing to
images shot at shutter speeds slower than
1.3 seconds to eliminate the noise, thereby
producing high-quality images.
Nevertheless, a certain amount of
processing time may be required before the
next image can be shot.
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Please note that camera shake becomes a
factor at slow shutter speeds. If the camera
shake warning appears on the LCD
monitor, secure the camera to a tripod
before shooting.
The aperture value and shutter speed
change according to the zoom state as
follows.
The fastest shutter speed for flash
synchronization is 1/500 second. The
camera automatically resets the shutter
speed to 1/500 second if a faster speed is
selected.
Aperture
Value
Shutter
Speed
(seconds)
Wide Angle
F2.6 3.5 15 to 1/1250
F4.0 8.0 15 to 1/2000
Telephoto
F5.5 7.1 15 to 1/1250
F8.0 15 to 1/2000
Shutter Speed Display
The numbers in the table below indicate the
shutter speed in seconds. 1/160 indicates 1/
160 second. Also, quote marks indicate the
decimal place, so that 0"3 indicates 0.3
second and 2" indicates 2 seconds.
15" 13" 10" 8" 6" 5" 4" 3"2 2"5 2" 1"6 1"3
1" 0"8 0"6 0"5 0"4 0"3
1/4 1/5 1/6 1/8 1/10 1/13 1/15 1/20 1/25 1/30
1/40 1/50 1/60 1/80 1/100 1/125 1/160 1/200
1/250 1/320 1/400 1/500 1/640 1/800 1/1000
1/1250 1/1600 1/2000
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Setting the Aperture
The aperture adjusts the amount of light that
passes through the lens. When you set the
aperture in the aperture-priority AE mode, the
camera automatically selects a shutter speed to
match the brightness.
Selecting a lower aperture value (opening the
aperture) allows you to fade the background and
create a beautiful portrait. A higher aperture value
(closing it) brings the entire range from foreground
to background into focus. The larger the aperture
value, the greater the range of the image brought
into clear focus.
If the shutter speed shows in red on the
LCD monitor, the image is underexposed
(insufficient light) or overexposed (too much
light). Adjust the aperture value using the
or button until the shutter speed display
turns to white.
Some aperture values may not be available
with certain zoom positions (p. 78).
Please note that camera shake becomes a
factor with larger aperture values that slow
down shutter speeds. If (camera shake
warning) appears on the LCD monitor,
secure the camera to a tripod before
shooting.
In this mode, the shutter speed range with
synchronized flash is 1/60 second to 1/500
second. The aperture value setting may
therefore be changed automatically to
match the synchronized flash speed even if
its value was set previously.
Aperture Value Display
The larger the aperture value, the smaller the
lens aperture.
F2.6 F3.2 F3.5 F4.0 F4.5 F5.0 F5.5 F5.6
F6.3 F7.1 F8.0
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Manually Setting the Shutter
Speed and Aperture
You can manually set the shutter speed and
aperture to shoot images. You can select settings
such as a long exposure to suit your purpose.
When you press the shutter button halfway, the
difference between the standard exposure* and
the selected exposure appears on the LCD
monitor. If the difference is more than 2 stops,
2 or +2 appears in red.
* The standard exposure is calculated by the AE function
according to the selected metering method.
If you wish to change the exposure, select
the shutter speed or the aperture with the
SET button and change the value using the
or button.
If the zoom is adjusted after these values
are set, the aperture value may change in
accordance with the zoom position.
The LCD monitors brightness matches the
selected shutter speed and aperture value.
When you select a fast shutter speed or
shoot a subject in a dark place, the image
will always be bright if the flash is set to
(Flash On, with Red-eye Reduction)
or (Flash On).
For the correlation between aperture value
and shutter speed, see page 78.
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Switching between Focusing
Modes
You can change the autofocus frame (AF
frame) selection method. The AF frame will
appear when the LCD monitor is turned on
(p. 24).
indicates the AF frame which appears on the LCD
monitor
1 In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select
(AiAF).
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 66).
Mode Dial
On
(Auto
Selection)
The camera automatically
selects between 9 AF
frames to focus on
according to the shooting
conditions.
Off
(Center-
point)
Of 9 AF frames, the center
one is selected to focus.
This is convenient for
making sure the focus is
exactly where you want it.
2 Select [On] or [Off]
using the or
button.
After selecting an option,
you can immediately
shoot the image by
pressing the shutter button.
The AF frame is set to center-point when
using the digital zoom.
When [On] is selected, pressing the shutter
button halfway will display the AF frames in
the LCD monitor.
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Switching between Metering
Modes
Mode Dial
Evaluative
Appropriate for standard shooting
conditions, including backlit
scenes. The camera divides
images into several zones for
light metering. It evaluates the
complex lighting conditions, such
as the position of the subject, the
brightness, the background, the
direct light, and the backlighting,
and adjusts the settings to the
correct exposure for the main
subject.
Center-
weighted
Averaging
Averages the light metered from
the entire frame, but gives
greater weight to the subject
matter at the center.
Spot
Meters the area within the spot
AE point frame at the center of
the LCD monitor. Use this setting
when you want to set the
exposure on the subject in the
center of the monitor.
1 Select
*(Evaluative) in
the FUNC. menu.
Settings (p. 66).
displayed.
2 Select a metering
mode using the
or button.
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Adjusting the Exposure
Adjust the exposure compensation setting to
avoid making the subject too dark when it is
backlit or shot against a bright background,
or to avoid making lights appear too bright in
night shots.
1 Select *(
+/
(Exp.)) in the
FUNC. menu.
Settings (p. 66).
displayed.
2 Adjust the
compensation
using the or
button.
The settings can be adjusted in 1/3 stops in the
range of 2 stops to +2 stops.
Mode Dial
You can check the results of the compensation
by viewing the image on the LCD monitor when
it is on.
settings by pressing the shutter button. The
To reset the exposure compensation, return
the setting to 0 using the or button.
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Adjusting the Tone (White
Balance)
When the white balance is set to match the
light source, the camera reproduces colors
more accurately.
Combinations of setting contents and light source
are as follows.
Mode Dial
Auto
Settings are automatically set
by the camera
Daylight
For recording outdoors on a
bright day
Cloudy
For recording under overcast,
shady or twilight skies
Tungsten
For recording under tungsten
and bulb-type 3-wavelength
fluorescent lighting
Fluorescent
For recording under warm-
white, cool-white or warm-
white (3-wavelength)
1 Select *(Auto) in
the FUNC. menu.
Settings (p. 66).
displayed.
2 Select the white balance you wish
to set using the or button.
See Setting a Custom White Balance (p. 85).
When the LCD monitor is on, you can check
the setting on the display.
A shot can be taken immediately by pressing
the shutter button. The menu will reappear
after the shot, allowing you to adjust the setting
easily.
Fluorescent H
For recording under daylight
fluorescent, or daylight
fluorescent-type 3-wavelength
Custom
For recording with the optimal
white balance data memorized
in the camera from a white-
colored object, such as white
paper or cloth
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Setting a Custom White Balance
You can set a custom white balance to obtain
the optimal setting for the shooting conditions
by having the camera evaluate an object,
such as a piece of white paper or cloth, or a
photo-quality gray card that you wish to
establish as the standard white color.
In particular, take a custom white balance
reading for the following situations that are
difficult for the (Auto) setting to detect
correctly.
Shooting close-ups (Macro mode)
Shooting subjects of monotone color (such as
sky, sea, or forest)
Shooting with a peculiar source of light (such as
a mercury-vapor lamp)
The white balance cannot be adjusted when
the photo effect is set to (Sepia) or (B/
W) (p. 88).
1 Select *(Auto) in the FUNC.
menu.
* The current setting is displayed.
2 Select (Custom) using the or
button.
3 Aim the camera at
a piece of white
paper or cloth, or
gray card and
press the SET
button.
Aim the camera so that the white paper or
cloth, or gray card, completely fills the frame at
the center of the LCD monitor or completely
fills the viewfinder.
You can shoot right after setting the white
balance by pressing the shutter button. The
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You are recommended to set the white
balance when shooting in the following
conditions.
- The shooting mode dial is set to P and
the exposure compensation is set to 0.
The correct white balance may not be
obtained when the exposure is incorrect
(image is completely black or white).
- The zoom is positioned to the telephoto
end setting.
Set the digital zoom to [Off].
- The flash is set to (Flash On) or
(Flash Off).
Use the same flash setting as the one that
will be used for shooting when you set the
white balance. If the white balance setting
conditions and shooting conditions are not
the same, the correct white balance may
not be obtained.
When the flash is set to (Auto with
red-eye reduction) or (Auto), the flash
may fire while the white balance data is
recorded to the custom white balance. If
this happens, make sure the flash also
fires when you shoot the image.
- The ISO speed is set to the same setting
to shoot the image.
In mode, white balance data cannot be
read. Use a different shooting mode to read
the white balance data beforehand.
The custom white balance setting is not
cancelled even if settings are reset to
default settings (p. 75).
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Changing the ISO Speed
By raising the ISO speed, you can shoot
bright images even in poor lighting
conditions. This function is convenient when
you want to prevent camera shake, shoot
without the flash or shoot with a faster shutter
speed in dark conditions.
1 Select *(ISO
Speed) in the
FUNC. menu.
Settings (p. 66).
displayed.
2 Select the ISO speed using the
or button.
after the shot, allowing you to adjust the
settings easily.
Mode Dial
Higher ISO speeds increase the image
noise. To take clean images, use as low an
ISO speed as possible.
The [AUTO] setting selects the optimal
speed. It will automatically raise the speed
when the light from the flash is insufficient
to illuminate the subject matter.
You can easily shoot images in dark places
such as indoor settings by using the
(Indoor (p. 52)) option of the SCN mode.
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Changing the Photo Effect
You can shoot with different saturation and
contrast color effects.
1 Select *(Effect
Off) in the FUNC.
menu.
Settings (p. 66).
displayed.
Mode Dial
Effect Off
Records normally with this
setting.
Vivid
Emphasizes the contrast and
color saturation to record in bold
color.
Neutral
Tones down the contrast and
color saturation to record neutral
hues.
Low
Sharpening
Records subjects with softened
outlines.
Sepia Records in sepia tones.
B/W Records in black and white.
2 Select the photo effect using the
or button.
If the LCD monitor is on, you can check the
photo effect by viewing the image on the LCD
monitor.
settings easily.
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Adjusting the Flash Output
In M mode, the flash output can be controlled
in three steps when shooting.
1 Select (Flash
Output) in the
FUNC. menu.
Settings (p. 66).
2 Adjust the flash output using the
or button.
settings easily.
Mode Dial
When the flash output is low, less shadow
appears in the image. However, when
shooting a wide scene or area, the image will
likely be darker due to insufficient light. When
adjusting the flash output, consider all the
shooting conditions, including the distance to
the subject.
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Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects
The autofocus may not work well on the
following types of subjects.
To shoot these subjects, first aim the camera
at an object at a similar distance, lock the
focus and recompose the image with the
desired subject, or use manual focus.
Mode Dial
Subjects with extremely low contrast to the
surroundings
Subjects mixing close and far objects
Subjects with extremely bright objects at the
center of the composition
Subjects that are moving quickly
When shooting through glass, get as close as
possible to avoid reflection off the glass.
Subject with horizontal stripes
Shooting with Focus Lock
1 Aim the AF frame at an object at a
similar distance to the subject you
wish to shoot.
lock the focus.
The AE setting will also lock when you do this.
The exposure may occasionally be incorrect if
the difference between the two items is too
great. Use AF Lock when this happens.
3 Recompose the image and press
the shutter button all the way to
shoot the image.
Shooting with AF Lock
lock the focus. Keep it pressed
and press the MF button.
The icon appears on the LCD monitor.
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The focus will stay looked even if the shutter
button and the MF button are released.
Pressing the MF button again cancels the AF
lock setting.
2 Recompose the image and press
the shutter button all the way to
shoot the image.
AF lock is not available in and
modes.
When shooting with focus lock, you can
lock the focus to the subject in the center
AF frame by setting to [Off] in the
[ (Rec.)] menu beforehand.
Shooting with AF Lock is convenient
because you can let go of the shutter button
to recompose the image. Moreover, the
focus stays locked after the shot is taken,
so the same focus is used in subsequent
shots.
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode
The focus can be manually set.
1 Press the MF
button until
appears.
The indicator
appears.
When the [ (Rec.)]
menus [MF-Point
Zoom] is set to [On], the
portion of the image in
that frame will appear magnified.*
* Except in the (Stitch Assist) or (Movie)
modes, when the digital zoom is activated or a TV
is used as the display.
* Can also be set so that the image displayed is not
magnified (p. 69).
The indicator shows approximate figures.
Use them as a shooting guideline only.
In the Tv, Av, or M modes, pressing the SET
button cycles the selection between the shutter
speed, the aperture value, and the MF
indicator. (A green appears next to the
selected item).
Indicator
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2 Focus using the or button
and shoot the image.
Adjust the focus using the or button until
the image appears focused on the LCD
monitor.
Pressing the MF button again cancels the
manual focus mode.
You can use manual focus in the macro
focal distance 5 to 45 cm (2.0 in. to 1.5 ft.)
at wide angle end and 30 to 45 cm (11.8 in.
to 1.5 ft.) at telephoto end. In this case, the
scale of the MF indicator will be changed.
You can change the MF indicator displayed
distance units (p. 72).
Setting the Auto Rotate Function
This camera is equipped with an Intelligent
Orientation sensor that detects the
orientation of an image shot with the camera
held vertically and automatically rotates it to
the correct viewing orientation in the display.
You can set this function on/off.
1 In the [ (Set up)]
menu, select
(Auto Rotate).
Settings (p. 66).
2 Select [On] and press the MENU
button.
When this function is [On], an icon showing the
orientation of the camera appears at the upper
right corner of the LCD monitor (when
information display is on).
Normal
Right end down
Left end down
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This function may not operate correctly
when the camera is pointed straight up or
down. Check that the arrow is pointing
in the right direction and if it is not, then set
the Auto Rotate function to [Off].
Even if the Auto Rotate function is set to
[On], the orientation of images downloaded
to a computer will depend upon the
software used to download the images.
When the camera is held vertically to shoot,
the Intelligent Orientation sensor judges the
upper end to be up and the lower end to be
down. It then regulates the optimal white
balance and exposure for vertical
photography. This function operates
regardless of the on/off status of the Auto
Rotate function.
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Playback Advanced Functions
Rotating Images in the Display
You can rotate an image by 90 or 270
clockwise in the LCD monitor.
1 In the [ (Play)] menu, select
(Rotate) and press the SET
button.
2 Press the or button to select
the image to be rotated and press
the SET button.
The image cycles to the next orientation (90
270 original) each time the SET button is
pressed.
(Original) 90 270
The display will return to the Play menu.
Pressing the MENU button again returns to the
playback screen.
Movies cannot be rotated.
When images are downloaded to a
computer, the orientation of images rotated
by the camera will depend upon the
software used to download the images.
Rotated images can be magnified (p. 59).
Images taken vertically with the auto rotate
function (p. 92) set to [On] will automatically
be rotated to the vertical position when
viewed on the LCD monitor.
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Attaching Sound Memos to
Image
In Playback mode (including single image
playback and index playback), you can attach
sound memos (up to 60 seconds) to an
image. The sound data is saved in WAVE
format.
1 Select (Sound Memo) in the
[ (Play)] menu and press the
SET button.
icon appears.
2 Select the image to
which you wish to
attach the sound
memo using the
or button, and
press the SET
button.
The Sound Memo panel
appears.
Sound Memo
Panel
3 Select (Record) using the or
button and press the SET
button
Recording starts and the elapsed recording
time and remaining recording time is displayed.
To stop recording, press the SET button. To
resume recording, press the SET button again.
Up to 60 seconds of recordings may be added
to any one image.
Playing the Sound Memos
Select (Play) in step 3. The icon is
displayed on images with sound memos.
To stop playback, press the SET button. To
resume playback, press the SET button again.
You can adjust the volume using the or
button.
Erasing the Sound Memos
Select (Erase) in step 3.
Exiting the Sound Memos Settings
Select (Exit) in step 3.
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You cannot attach sound memos to movies.
When the memory card capacity is full, a
Memory card full message appears and
recording will not be possible to that card.
You cannot record or play back sound
memos for images that already have an
incompatible sound memo attached. If you
attempt to record or play such images the
Incompatible WAVE format message will
display. Incompatible sound data can be
deleted with this camera.
Sound memos for protected images cannot
be erased (p. 97).
You can also adjust the volume of the
sound memo in the Set up menu (p. 71).
If you set [Mute] to [On] in the Set up menu
(p. 70), no sound is reproduced. However,
you can resume the sound and adjust the
volume during sound playback by using the
or button.
Auto Play
Use this feature to automatically play back all
of the images in the memory card (Auto
Play). The LCD monitor displays each image
for approximately 3 seconds.
(Auto Play) and press the SET
button.
Once you have selected it, Auto Play starts.
As with the single image playback mode, using
the or button during auto play will
advance through the images more rapidly.
Pausing and Resuming Auto Play
You can pause Auto Play at any time by pressing
the SET button. You can then resume it by
pressing the SET button again.
Stopping Auto Play
To stop Auto Play, press the MENU button.
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Protecting Images
Use the protect feature to protect important
images and movies from accidental erasure.
(Protect) and press the SET
button.
2 Select an image
you want to
protect using the
or button and
press the SET
button.
The icon appears on
protected images.
The display interval may vary for some
images.
Movies play for the length of time that they
were recorded.
The power saving function is disabled
during Auto Play (p. 96).
Protected Icon
To release the protection, press the SET
button again.
You can make the selection of images easier
by toggling between single image playback
and index playback by pressing the zoom lever
(p. 58, 60).
The display will return to the Play menu.
Pressing the MENU button again returns to the
playback screen.
Please note that formatting (initializing) a
memory card (p. 19) erases all data, including
protected images. Please check the contents
of a memory card before formatting it.
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About Printing
Images shot with this camera can be printed using one of the following methods.
You can easily print images stored in the memory card by connecting the camera to a direct print
compatible printer*
1
with a cable and then pressing the cameras button.
You can select images and specify the number of print copies (DPOF*
2
Print Settings) with the camera
before sending the image (memory card) to a photo developing service.
*
1
As this camera complies with the industry standard PictBridge, you can print images using Canon Compact Photo
printers (SELPHY CP series), Card Photo printers, Bubble Jet Printers (PIXMA series/SELPHY DS series), in addition
to non-Canon PictBridge compliant printers.
*
2
Digital Print Order Format
This manual explains the DPOF print settings. For information on how to print images, refer to the Direct
Print User Guide supplied with the camera. Also, refer to your printers manual.
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Print settings
(DPOF Print Settings) (p. 100)
Image Transmission Settings
(DPOF Transfer Order) (p. 104)
Direct Print Compatible Printing
For details, see the Direct Print User
Guide.
Also, refer to your printers manual.
Printers that Can Be Used with this Camera
Canon Direct Print Compatible Compact Photo
printers (SELPHY CP series), Card Photo
printers
See the System Map
Direct Print Compatible Bubble Jet Printers
For more information, visit your nearest
Canon retailer.
Card Photo
Printer
Compact
Photo Printer
Direct Print Compatible Printers (Canon)
Bubble Jet
Printer
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DPOF Print Settings
You can select images on a memory card for
printing and specify the number of print
copies in advance using the camera. This is
extremely convenient for sending the images
to a photo developing service that supports
DPOF, or for printing on a direct print
compatible printer.
Refer to the Direct Print User Guide for
instructions on how to print.
The icon may appear on images that have
had print settings set by another DPOF
compliant camera. These settings will be
overwritten by those set by your camera.
The output of some printers or photo
developing services may not reflect the
specified print settings.
Print settings cannot be set for movies.
(Print Order) and press the SET
button.
2 Select [Order]
using the , ,
or button and
press the SET
button.
Selecting [Reset] will
cancel all print settings for the images.
3 Select images for printing.
As shown below, selection methods differ
depending on the selected (Print Type)
setting (p. 103).
(Standard)/ (Both)
Single image playback
Selecting Images Singly
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Select an image using
the or button and
specify the number of
copies (up to 99) to be
printed using the or
button.
Index playback (p. 60)
Select an image using the , , , or
button and press the SET button to
determine the selection. Use the or
button to specify the number of copies (up to
99) to be printed.
(Index)
Single image playback
Select an image using
the or button and
press the SET button
to select or deselect it.
A checkmark displays
on selected images.
Number of Copies
Index print selection
Index playback (p. 60)
Select an image using the , , , or
button and press the SET button to select or
deselect it. A checkmark displays on
selected images.
Returns to the Print Order menu. Pressing the
MENU button again returns to the Play menu.
Press it again to go back to the Playback
screen.
1 In the [ (Play)]
menu, select
(Print Order)
and press the SET
button.
Settings (p. 66).
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2 Select [Mark all]
using the , ,
or button and
press the SET
button.
3 Select [OK] using
the or button
and press the SET
button.
The display will return to
the Print Order menu.
The display returns to the Play menu. Press
the MENU button again to go back to the
Playback screen.
Images are printed in order from oldest to
newest by the shooting date.
A maximum of 998 images can be set.
When [Print Type] is set to [Both], the
number of copies can be set. When it is set
to [Index], the number of copies cannot be
set (only one copy will be printed).
Print settings can also be assigned to
images with the bundled software programs
(ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser) on a
computer.
Do not set the date in the DPOF print
settings when printing images that have had
the date embedded with the [Date Stamp]
function. This may cause the date to be
printed twice.
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Setting the Print Style
Set the print style after selecting the image to print.
The following print settings can be selected.
1 In the [ (Play)]
menu, select
(Print Order)
and press the SET
button.
Settings (p. 66).
Print Type
Standard
Prints one image per
page.
Index
Prints the selected
images together at a
reduced size in an index
format.
Both
Prints the images in both
the standard and index
formats.
Date
Adds the date to the
print.
File No.
Adds the file number to
the print.
2 Select [Set up]
using the , ,
or button and
press the SET
button.
cancel all print settings for the images.
3 Select (Print Type), (Date) or
(File No.) using the or
button, then select a setting using
the or button.
Print Type
Select [Standard], [Index]
or [Both].
Date
Select [On] or [Off].
File No.
Select [On] or [Off].
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Returns to the Print Order menu. Pressing the
MENU button again returns to the Play menu.
Press it again to go back to the Playback
screen.
When [Print Type] is set to [Index], the
[Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at
the same time.
Both [Date] and [File No.] can be set to [On]
if [Print Type] is set to [Both] or [Standard].
However, the data that can be printed may
vary depending on the type of printer you
are using.
Embedded dates in (Postcard Print
mode (p. 54)) print out even when [Date] is
set to [Off].
The date prints in the format specified in the
Date/Time menu (p. 22).
Image Transmission Settings
(DPOF Transfer Order)
You can use the camera to specify settings
for images before downloading to a
computer. Refer to the Software Starter
Guide for instructions on how to transfer
images to your computer.
The settings used on the camera comply with
the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)
standards.
Selecting Images for Transferring
There are two ways to select images.
Select the images singly
Select all the images on a memory card
The icon may appear on images that have
had transfer settings set by another DPOF
compliant camera. These settings will be
overwritten by those set by your camera.
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(Transfer Order) and press the
SET button.
2 Select [Order]
using the or
button and press
the SET button.
cancel all transfer order
settings.
3 Select an image
using the or
button and press
the SET button to
select and
deselect them.
A checkmark displays on selected images.
Selecting Images Singly
You can switch to index playback (9 image
display) by pressing the zoom lever toward
and select images using the same procedures.
Returns to the Transfer Order menu.Pressing
the MENU button again returns to the Play
menu. Press it again to go back to the
Playback screen.
1 In the [ (Play)]
menu, select
(Transfer
Order) and press
the SET button.
Settings (p. 66).
2 Select [Mark all]
using the or
button and press
the SET button.
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3 Select [OK] using
the or button
and press the SET
button.
The display returns to the
Transfer Order menu.
The display returns to the Play menu. Pressing
the MENU button again returns to the playback
screen.
Images are transferred in order from oldest
to newest by the shooting date.
A maximum of 998 images can be selected.
Downloading Images to a
Computer
The following methods can be used to
download images recorded by the camera to
a computer. Some methods are not
applicable to some operating systems. See
Computer System Requirements (p. 107) in
advance.
Downloading via a Camera to Computer
Connection
With this method, you download images using
computer commands after you have installed
the appropriate software.
See Connecting the Camera to a
Computer (p. 107) and the separate
Software Starter Guide.
Windows
98 SE
Windows
Me
Windows
2000
Windows
XP
Mac
OS X
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Downloading from a Memory Card
See Downloading from a Memory Card
(p. 113).
camera button operations after you have
installed the appropriate software (the
computer settings only need to be adjusted for
the first download).
Computer (p. 107) and Downloading
Images by Direct Transfer (p. 111).
Windows
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Windows
Me
Windows
2000
Windows
XP
computer commands without installing any
software.
Computer (p. 107) (software installation
is not required) and Connecting the
Camera to the Computer to Download
Images without Installing the Software
(p. 113).
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XP
Mac
OS X
Connecting the Camera to a Computer
Computer System Requirements
Windows
OS
Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)
Windows ME
Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
Windows XP (Including Service Pack 1
and Service Pack 2)
Computer
Model
The above OS should be pre-installed on
computers with built-in USB ports.
CPU Pentium 500 MHz or higher processor
RAM
Windows 98 SE/Windows Me: 128 MB or more
Windows 2000/Windows XP: 256 MB or more
Interface USB
Free Hard
Disk
Space
Canon Utilities
ZoomBrowser EX: 250 MB or more
(including the PhotoRecord printing program)
PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more
Canon Camera TWAIN Driver:
25 MB or more
Canon Camera WIA Driver:
25 MB or more
ArcSoft PhotoStudio: 50 MB or more
Display
1,024 x 768 pixels/High Color (16 bit) or
better
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Macintosh
OS Mac OS X (v10.1.5 v10.3)
Computer
Model
The above OS should be pre-installed on
computers with built-in USB ports.
CPU PowerPC G3/G4/G5
RAM 256 MB or more
Interface USB
Free Hard
Disk Space
Canon Utilities
ImageBrowser: 200 MB or more
PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more
ArcSoft PhotoStudio: 50 MB or more
Display 1,024 x 768 pixels/32,000 Colors or better
IMPORTANT
You must install the software and driver bundled
on the supplied Canon Digital Camera Solution
Disk onto your computer before connecting the
camera to a computer.
The camera will not operate correctly if you
connect it to your computer before installing
the driver and software. If this happens,
please refer to the Troubleshooting section of
the Software Starter Guide.
You do not need to turn off the camera or
computer power when making a USB
connection.
Please refer to your computers manual for
information regarding the location of the
USB port.
You are recommended to use new AA size
batteries, fully charged AA size NiMH
batteries (sold separately) or AC Adapter
Kit ACK800 (sold separately) to power the
camera when connecting to a computer
(p. 129, 131).
All procedures performed with a connection
to a USB 2.0 compliant board are not
guaranteed.
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1 Install the driver and the software
applications bundled on the Canon
Digital Camera Solution Disk (first
time only).
Please see the Software Starter Guide for the
installation procedures.
With a Macintosh, it is next necessary to set
the ImageBrowser auto start settings. Please
see the Software Starter Guide for details.
2 Use the supplied interface cable to
connect the computers USB port
to the cameras DIGITAL terminal.
USB port
Interface cable
3 Slide the cameras mode switch to
.
4 Press the Power button until the
power lamp lights green.
DIGITAL Terminal
1. Open the terminal cover
with your finger nail.
2. Hold the USB connector with
the side facing the front of
the camera and insert it into
the DIGITAL terminal
securely.
Always grasp the connectors
sides to remove the interface
cable from the cameras
DIGITAL terminal.
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5 Select [Canon CameraWindow] in
the event dialog that appears on
the computer and click [OK] (first
time only).
Windows
Proceed to step 5.
Macintosh
Refer to the Software Starter Guide and
download images.
The following window appears.
If the events dialog fails to appear, click the
[Start] menu, followed by [Programs] or [All
Programs], [Canon Utilities],
[CameraWindow], and [CameraWindow].
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Downloading Images by Direct
Transfer
Use this method to download images using camera
operations.
Install the supplied software and adjust the
computer settings before using this method for the
first time (p. 109).
Using the software and computer to download
images:
See the Software Starter Guide.
Using the Camera to Download Images (Direct
Transfer Function):
See Downloading Images by Direct Transfer
(p. 111).
All Images
Transfers and saves all images
to the computer.
New Images
Transfers and saves to the
computer only the images that
have not been previously
transferred.
1 Confirm that the
Direct Transfer
menu is displayed
on the cameras
LCD monitor.
The button will light
blue.
Press the MENU button if the Direct Transfer
menu fails to appear.
DPOF Trans.
Images
Transfers and saves to the
computer only the images with
DPOF Transfer Order settings
(p. 104).
Select &
Transfer
Transfers and saves single
images to the computer as you
view and select them.
Wallpaper
Transfers and saves single
images to the computer as you
view and select them. The
transferred images display on
the computer desktop.
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2 Use the or
button to select
, or and
press the
button.
The images will
download. During downloading, the
button blinks blue. When downloading is
complete, the display will return to the Direct
Transfer menu.
To cancel the transfer, press the SET button.
2 Use the or button to select
or and press the
button (or SET button).
3 Use the or button to select
images to download and press the
button (or SET button).
The images will download.
All Images/New Images/DPOF Trans. Images
Select & Transfer/Wallpaper
The button will blink blue while
downloading is in progress.
The display will return to the Direct Transfer
menu.
Only JPEG images can be downloaded as
wallpaper for the computer. After images are
transferred, they are automatically converted
to BMP images.
The option selected with the button is
retained even when the cameras power is
turned off. The previous setting will be in
effect the next time the Direct Transfer menu
is displayed. The image selection screen will
appear directly when the [Select & Transfer]
or the [Wallpaper] option was last selected.
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Connecting the Camera to the
Computer to Download Images
without Installing the Software
If you are using Windows XP or Mac OS X (v10.1.5
v10.3), you can use the software distributed with
these operating systems to download images
without installing the software bundled on the
Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. This is useful
for downloading images to a computer in which the
software is not installed.
However, please note that there are certain
limitations to downloading images with this
method. For more details, please refer to the
supplied leaflet entitled For Windows
XP and Mac
OS X Users.
1 Use the supplied interface cable to
connect the computers USB port
to the cameras DIGITAL terminal.
See steps 2 to 4 on page 109.
2 Follow the onscreen instructions
to proceed with downloading.
Downloading from a Memory Card
1 Eject the memory card from the
camera and insert it into a memory
card reader connected to the
computer.
Refer to your card adapters or card readers
manual for information regarding the
connection between the computer and card
adapter or card reader.
2 Double-click the icon of the drive
containing the memory card.
Depending on the operating system, a window
opens automatically.
3 Copy images from the card into a
folder of your choice on the hard
disk.
The images are stored in the [xxxCANON]
folders located in the [DCIM] folder (where xxx
is a three-digit number from 100 to 998
(p. 116)).
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Viewing Images on a TV Set
You can use a video-compatible television as
a monitor to shoot or play back images when
it is connected to the camera with the
supplied AV Cable AVC-DC300.
1 Turn off the camera (p. 30) and the
TV.
2 Attach the AV cable to the A/V Out
terminal on the camera.
3 Plug the other ends of the AV
cable to the VIDEO IN and
AUDIO IN jacks on the TV.
4 Turn on the TV and switch it to
Video mode.
5 Turn on the camera (p. 30).
The image will appear on the TV. Shoot or
playback images as usual.
If the images are not appearing on the TV
when shooting, press the DISP. button.
Yellow Plug to the VIDEO IN Jack
Black Plug to the AUDIO IN Jack
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No image will appear on the LCD monitor
when the camera is connected to a TV
monitor.
The video output signal can be switched
(NTSC or PAL) to accommodate different
regional standards (p. 73). The default
setting varies between regions.
- NTSC: Japan, U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan,
etc.
- PAL: Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan),
Oceania, etc.
If the video system is set incorrectly, the
camera output may not display properly.
If the TV is a stereo model, you can plug the
audio plug into either the left or right Audio
In jack. Please refer to the TVs manual for
details.
A TV set cannot be used in mode.
Resetting the File Number
The images you shoot are automatically
assigned file numbers. You can select how
the file number is assigned.
1 In the [ (Set up)]
menu, select
(File No. Reset).
Settings (p. 66).
2 Select [On] or [Off] using the or
button.
On
The file number is reset to the start (100-0001)
each time a new memory card is inserted. New
images recorded on memory cards with existing
images are assigned the next available number.
Off
The file number of the last image to be shot is
memorized so that images recorded to a new
memory card start from the next number.
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Setting the File Number Reset to [Off] is
useful for avoiding file number duplication
when images are downloaded to a computer.
About File and Folder Numbers
Images are assigned file number from 0001 to
9900, and folders are assigned folder
numbers from 100 to 998 (Folder numbers
cannot contain 99 in the last two digits).
Folder numbers cannot contain
99 in the last two digits.
Folder File Capacity
Each folder usually contains up to 100
images. However, since images shot in
continuous shooting and Stitch Assist mode
are always saved into the same folder, a
folder may contain more than 100 images.
The number of images may also exceed 100 if
a folder contains images copied from a
computer or images shot with other cameras.
Please note, however, that the images in
folders containing 2001 or more images
cannot be played back in this camera.
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Customizing the Camera (My
Camera Settings)
My Camera allows you to customize the
start-up image and start-up, operation, self-
timer and shutter sounds. Each menu item
has three choices.
As default settings, My Camera setting has a
science fiction theme and My Camera setting
has an animal theme.
Changing My Camera Settings
1 Press the MENU
button.
The [ (Rec.)] or
[ (Play)] menu
appears.
Example: Start-up image
2 Select the [ (My
Camera)] menu
pressing the
button twice and select a menu
item using the or button.
3 Select the
contents you wish
to set using the
or button.
The menu closes and settings are activated.
In Shooting mode, the menu can be closed by
pressing the shutter button halfway.
If you select [Theme] in step 2, you can
select a consistent theme for each of the My
Camera settings.
If [Mute] in the [ (Set up)] menu is set to
[On], no sound is reproduced except for the
warning signal regardless of the selected
My Camera settings (p. 74). The Start-up
image displays.
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Registering My Camera Settings
Images recorded onto the memory card and
newly recorded sounds can be added to the
camera as My Camera settings. You can also
use the supplied software to upload your
computers images and sounds to the
camera. The following menu items can be
saved to the camera.
Start-up Image Start-up Sound
Operation Sound Self-timer Sound
Shutter Sound
A computer is required to restore the My
Camera Settings to the defaults. Use the
supplied software (ZoomBrowser EX/
ImageBrowser) to add the default settings to
the camera.
Registering the Memory Card
Images and Sounds
The camera turns into Playback mode.
2 Press the MENU
button.
The [ (Play)] menu
appears.
3 Select [ (My
Camera)] menu
using the button
and select the
menu item you
wish to register
using the or button.
4 Select or
using the or
button.
icon appears.
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5 Press the DISP. button.
An image appears.
6 Select the image
you wish to
register using the
or button.
7 Press the SET
button.
6 Select (Record)
using the or
button and press
the SET button.
Recording starts.
Recording stops when
the time is exceeded (p. 120).
Registering [Start-up Image]
Registering [Start-up Sound], [Shutter Sound],
[Operation Sound], and [Selftimer Sound]
7 Select (Register Sound) using
the or button and press the
SET button.
Select (Exit) to return to the My Camera
menu without registering.
Select (Play) to play the recorded sound.
8 Select [OK] using
the or button
and press the SET
button.
Sounds recorded with the movies and
sound memo function cannot be added as
My Camera settings (p. 56, 95).
When you register new My Camera
settings, the previously registered settings
are erased.
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Data that can be Registered as My
Camera Settings
My Camera settings should conform to the below
data types. However, memory card images shot
with this camera can be registered as My Camera
settings regardless of the below data types.
(excluding sounds recorded as a movie or with the
sound memo function (p. 95))
Start-up Image
Start-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter
Sounds
Compression
Method
JPEG (baseline JPEG)
Sampling Rate 4:2:0 or 4:2:2
Dimensions 320 x 240 pixels
Data Size 20 KB or less
Compression
Method
WAVE (monaural)
Quantization Bits 8 bit
Sampling Frequency 11.025 kHz or 8.000 kHz
Any data types other than those described above cannot
be used with this camera.
An example of this function is to record Say
Cheese as a self-timer sound so the camera will
play back this sound 2 seconds before the photo is
taken. You could also record cheerful music to
bring out the natural smiles of your subjects, or so
they can strike a pose fitting the music. In these
ways, you can customize your camera by creating
and adding new My Camera settings.
Recording Time
See the supplied Software Starter Guide for more
information on creating and adding to the My
Camera data.
11.025 kHz 8.000 kHz
Start-up
Sound
1.0 sec. or less 1.3 sec. or less
Operation
Sound
Selftimer
Sound
Shutter
Sound
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The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor.
For messages which may appear when a printer is connected, refer to the Direct Print User Guide.
Busy...
The camera is recording image data to the memory card.
The playback mode is running.
No memory card You turned on the power without a memory card installed.
Cannot record !
You attempted to shoot with no memory card installed, or attempted to attach a sound
memo to a movie.
Memory card error Memory card has experienced an anomaly.
Memory card full Memory card is too full to accommodate more images or print settings.
Card locked ! The SD card (sold separately) is write-protected.
Naming error !
The image could not be created because there is an image with the same name as the
directory that the camera is attempting to create, or the highest possible file number has
already been reached. In the [Set up] menu, please set [File No. Reset] to [On]. After
you save all the images you wish to retain onto a computer, format the memory card
(p. 19). Please note that formatting will erase all the existing images and other data.
Change the batteries
Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace both batteries at the same
time with new AA-size alkaline batteries (p. 15) or fully recharged Canon NiMH
batteries.
No image No images recorded on memory card.
Image too large
You attempted to play back an image larger than 4064 x 3048 pixels or with a large data
size.
Incompatible JPEG
format
You attempted to play back an incompatible JPEG image.
Corrupted data You attempted to play back an image with corrupted data.
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RAW You attempted to play back a RAW image.
Unidentified Image
You attempted to play back an image that was recorded in a special data type
(proprietary data type used by the camera of another manufacturer, etc.) or a movie
recorded by another camera.
Cannot magnify !
You attempted to magnify an image recorded in a different camera or data type, an
image edited with a computer, or a movie.
Cannot rotate
You attempted to rotate an image recorded in a different camera or data type, an image
edited with a computer, or a movie.
Incompatible WAVE
format
A sound memo cannot be added to this image since the data type of the existing sound
memo is incorrect.
Cannot register this
image !
You attempted to register an image recorded in a different camera or a movie as a start-
up image.
Protected ! You attempted to erase a protected image or movie.
Too many marks
Too many images have been marked for printing or transferring. Cannot process any
more.
Unselectable image You attempted to set the print settings for a non-JPEG image.
Cannot complete ! Could not save the print or transfer settings.
Exx
Camera malfunctioned. Turn off the power and turn on again, then re-shoot or play
back. If the same message recurs frequently, the camera may be damaged. Note the
error number [xx] and take the camera to a Customer Support Help Desk. If this
message appears immediately after you have taken a shot, the camera may not have
shot the image. Switch to the Playback mode and check whether the image was
actually recorded.
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Problem Cause Solution
The camera will not
operate
Power is not turned on. Press the Power button for a few moments.
Memory card slot cover or battery
cover is open.
Be sure the cover is closed securely.
Batteries are loaded in the wrong
direction.
Reload the batteries in the correct direction.
Batteries are depleted. Replace with unused alkaline or fully
recharged batteries (two AA-size batteries).
Use an AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (sold
separately).
Batteries are not the right type. Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or
Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (For
information about alkaline batteries, see
Proper Battery Handling (p. 16).)
Poor contact between camera and
battery terminals.
Wipe the battery terminals with a clean dry
cloth.
Reload the batteries several times.
The camera will not
record
Camera is in Playback mode. Change to the Shooting mode.
Flash is charging. Wait until the flash charges. You can press
the shutter button when the upper indicator
lights orange.
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The camera will not
record
Memory card is full. Insert a new memory card.
If required, download the images to a
computer and erase them from the memory
card to make space.
Memory card is not formatted
correctly.
Format the memory card. (See Formatting
Memory Cards (p. 19).)
If reformatting does not work, the memory
card logic circuits may be damaged. Contact
the nearest Canon Customer Help Desk.
The SD card (sold separately) is
write-protected.
Slide the write protect tab of the SD card
upward.
Cannot play back You attempted to play back images
shot with another camera or images
edited with a computer.
Computer images that cannot be played back
will playback if they are added to the camera
using the bundled software program
ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser. See the
ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser Software
User Guide (PDF).
File name was changed with a
computer or file location was
changed.
Set the file name or file number according to the
Design rule for Camera File system standards.
(See About File and Folder Numbers (p. 116).)
Lens will not retract Battery cover or memory card slot
cover opened with camera on.
Close the memory card slot cover or battery
cover, then turn off the camera.
Battery cover or memory card slot
cover opened while recording to the
memory card (warning signal
sounds).
Close the memory card slot cover or battery
cover, then turn off the camera.
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Batteries consumed
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Batteries are not the right type. Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or
Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (For
information about alkaline batteries, see
Proper Battery Handling (p. 16).)
Battery capacity drops due to low
ambient temperatures.
If shooting in a cold area, keep the batteries
warm (by placing them in an inner pocket,
etc.) until ready to use them.
Battery terminals are dirty. Wipe them well with a dry cloth before use.
Reload the batteries several times.
Batteries have not been used for
over a year.
If using rechargeable batteries: Performance
should return to normal after several charging
cycles.
If using rechargeable batteries:
Battery life exceeded.
Replace both batteries with new ones.
If using
rechargeable
batteries: Batteries
do not charge in
separately sold
battery charger
Batteries were placed in the charger
in the wrong direction.
Put batteries back into the charger in the
correct direction.
Poor electrical contact, between
batteries and the charger.
Be sure to set batteries firmly into the charger.
Be sure that the power cord is firmly
connected to the charger, and is firmly
plugged in to the power outlet.
Battery terminals are dirty. Wipe them well with a dry cloth before
charging.
Battery life exceeded. Replace both batteries with new ones.
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Sounds come from
the camera interior
The cameras vertical and horizontal
orientation has changed.
The mechanism for detecting the cameras
orientation is functioning. This is not a
malfunction.
Image is blurred or
out of focus
Camera moved Hold the camera steady while pressing the
shutter button.
Autofocus function hampered by
obstruction to AF-assist beam.
Be careful not to block the AF-assist beam
with fingers or other items.
The AF-assist beam is set to [Off]. Set the [AF-assist beam] to [On] (p. 69).
Subject out of focal range. Ensure that there is at least 45 cm (1.5 ft.)
between the camera lens and subject.
Use the Macro mode to shoot close-ups
between 5 and 45 cm (2.0 in. to 1.5 ft.) from
the lens when set to wide angle and between
30 to 45 cm (11.8 in. to 1.5 ft.) when set to
telephoto.
Subject is hard to focus on. Use the focus lock or the manual focus to
shoot the image. (See Shooting Hard-to-
Focus Subjects (p. 90).)
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Insufficient light for shooting. Set the flash on.
Subject is dark in comparison to the
background.
Set the exposure compensation to a positive
(+) value or use the spot metering function.
Subject is too far for flash to reach. When the flash is used, the distance between
lens and subject should not exceed 3.5 m
(11.5 ft.) at wide angle and 2.2 m (7.2 ft.) at
telephoto.
Raise the ISO sensitivity and then shoot. (See
Changing the ISO Speed (p. 87).)
Subject in recorded
image is too bright
Subject is too close causing flash to
be too bright.
When the flash is used, the distance between
lens and subject should be no less than
45 cm (1.5 ft.).
Subject is bright in comparison to
the background
Set the exposure compensation to a negative
() value or use the spot metering function.
Light is shining directly or reflected
off subject into the camera.
Adjust the camera angle.
Flash is set to On Set the flash to any other mode except On.
A vertical bar of light
(red, purple)
appears on the LCD
monitor
Subject is too bright. This is a normal occurrence in devices
containing CCDs and does not constitute a
malfunction. (This red bar of light will not be
recorded when shooting still photos, but it will
be recorded when shooting movies.)
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White dots or white
asterisks appear on
the image
Light from the flash has reflected off
dust particles or insects in the air.
This occurs more frequently in the
following conditions:
- When shooting at the wide angle
end.
- When shooting with a high
aperture value in the aperture-
priority AE mode.
This is a phenomenon that occurs with digital
cameras and does not constitute a
malfunction.
Flash will not fire Flash is set to Off Set the flash to On.
Images are not
appearing correctly
on a TV screen
Incorrect video system setting. Set the video system to the appropriate
setting, NTSC or PAL, for your TV (p. 115).
Shooting mode set to (Stitch
Assist).
The output will not appear on a TV monitor in
(Stitch Assist) mode. Shoot in a different
shooting mode.
Zoom does not
operate
Zoom lever was pressed while
shooting in Movie mode.
Operate the zoom before shooting in Movie
mode.
Reading images
from memory card is
slow
Currently used memory card was
formatted in another device.
Use a memory card formatted in your camera.
See Formatting Memory Cards (p. 19).
Recording images
to memory card
takes a long time
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Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately)
Using Rechargeable Batteries
(Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200)
This kit includes a battery charger and four
rechargeable AA-size NiMH (nickel metal hydride)
batteries. Charge batteries as shown below.
The charge indicator blinks while charging, then
remains lit when charging is finished.
To a power
outlet
Charge
Indicator
Charging four
batteries
To a power
outlet
Charge
Indicator
Charging two
batteries
Two batteries can
be charged instead
of four.
Although four batteries are supplied with the
Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200, this
camera requires two batteries.
This charger can be used only to charge
Canon AA-size NiMH batteries NB-2AH.
Please do not attempt to charge NB-2AH
batteries in any other type of charger.
Never mix new batteries together with
batteries that have been used in other
devices.
When recharging batteries from the
camera, always recharge both of them at
the same time.
Do not mix batteries with different purchase
dates or different charge states.
Do not attempt to recharge fully charged
batteries, as doing so may reduce or impair
battery performance. Also, do not charge
batteries for more than 24 consecutive
hours.
Do not recharge batteries in enclosed areas
that tend to retain heat.
Repeatedly recharging batteries before they
become fully depleted may cause batteries
to lose capacity. Do not recharge the
batteries until the LCD monitor displays the
Change the batteries message.
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Wipe the battery terminals well with a dry
cloth in the following situations, as the
terminals may be soiled with oil from ones
skin or other dirt:
- If the battery usage time has considerably
diminished
- If the number of recordable images has
considerably diminished
- When charging the batteries (insert and
remove the batteries two or three times
before charging)
- When charging completes in a matter of a
few minutes (the battery charger indicator
remains lit)
You may not be able to fully charge the
batteries due to their specifications right
after purchase or after long periods of non-
use. If this happens, use the batteries until
their charge is depleted before charging
them again. After doing this several times,
battery performance will be restored.
Since storing fully charged batteries for long
periods of time (about 1 year) can shorten
their lifecycle or affect performance, you are
recommended to use the batteries in the
camera until they are completely
discharged and to store them at normal
temperature (0 to 30C/32 to 90F) or less.
If you do not use the batteries for long
periods of time, charge them fully and
discharge them fully in the camera at least
once a year before returning them to
storage.
If battery usage time is considerably low
despite their terminals being wiped and the
battery chargers indicator remaining lit, it is
possible that the batteries have reached the
end of their lifespan. Switch to different,
unused batteries. If you are purchasing new
batteries, look for Canons AA-size NiMH
batteries.
Leaving batteries in the camera or charger
may damage it causing battery leakage.
Remove batteries from the camera or
charger and store in a dry cool location
when not in use.
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two batteries are loaded one at each end of
the charger and 250 minutes with four for
the charger to fully recharge them (as
determined by testing at Canon facilities).
Please do not charge batteries in areas
where the temperature is outside the range
of 0 to 35C (32 to 95F).
Charging time varies according to ambient
temperature and to the batteries initial
charge state.
The battery charger may emit noise while
charging. This is not a malfunction.
Battery/Charger Kit CBK100 can also be
used. Use Canon AA-size batteries NB-
1AH with the charger included in the CBK
100 kit.
Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK800
Use of AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (sold separately) is
recommended when using the camera
continuously for prolonged periods of time and
when connecting to a computer.
1 Connect the power cord to the
compact power adapter, and then
plug the other end into the power
outlet.
Be sure that the camera is turned off before
connecting or disconnecting the compact
power adapter.
To a power outlet
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2 Open the terminal cover, and
connect the compact power
adapters DC plug into the
cameras DC IN terminal.
Please unplug the adapter from the power
outlet when you have finished using the
camera.
Use of an AC adapter kit other than AC
Adapter Kit ACK800 may cause a malfunction
in the camera or AC adapter kit.
Using the Lenses (Sold Separately)
The camera supports use of the separately
sold Wide Converter WC-DC52, Tele-
converter TC-DC52A and Close-up Lens
250D (52 mm). In order to attach any of these
lenses, you also need to use the separately
sold Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52F.
When attaching the wide converter, tele-
converter or close-up lens, be sure to
screw it on securely. If they come loose
they may fall from the lens adapter,
posing risk of injury from shattered glass.
Never look into the sun or into strong
light through the wide converter, tele-
converter or the close-up lens, as this
can result in blindness or impairment of
vision.
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Wide Converter WC-DC52
Use this converter for taking wide-angle shots. The
wide converter changes the focal length of the
camera bodys lens by a factor of 0.7x (the thread
diameter is 52 mm.).
Tele-converter TC-DC52A
This 52 mm-threaded diameter magnifying
conversion lens is for taking telephoto shots. The
lens changes the focal length of the camera bodys
lens by a factor of 1.75x.
If you use the flash when shooting with
these attachments, the outer area of the
recorded image (especially lower right
corner) will come out relatively dark.
When using the tele-converter, please set
the focal length to the telephoto end. At
other zoom settings, the image will appear
as if its corners have been cut off.
When using the wide converter, please set
the camera to the wide angle end.
If you use the viewfinder for shooting, a
portion of the view will be blocked by these
attachments.
Close-Up Lens 250D (52 mm)
This lens makes it easy to take macro shots. With
the camera set to Macro mode, you can use this
option to shoot subjects that are 4 to 17 cm (1.6 to
6.7 in.) away from the front of the lens at the wide
angle end, and 14 to 17 cm (5.5 to 6.7 in.) at the
telephoto end.
Shooting Ranges in Macro Mode
It is not possible to attach a lens hood or filter
to the wide converter or tele-converter.
Distance between
Front of the Lens
and Subject
Field Coverage
Telephoto
End
14 cm
(5.5 in.)
39 x 29 mm
(1.5 x 1.1 in.)
17 cm
(6.7 in.)
46 x 34 mm
(1.8 x 1.3 in.)
Wide Angle
End
4 cm
(1.6 in.)
56 x 42 mm
(2.2 x 1.7 in.)
17 cm
(6.7 in.)
165 x 124 mm
(6.5 x 4.9 in.)
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Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52F
This separately sold adapter is required for
attaching the wide converter, tele-converter and
close-up lens (52 mm thread diameter).
Attaching a Lens
1 Be sure that the camera is turned
off.
2 Press the ring release button and
hold it down, and turn the ring in
the direction of the arrow.
Ring Release Button
Ring
3 When the mark on the camera
and the mark on the ring are
aligned, lift off the ring.
4 Align the mark on the conversion
lens adapter with the mark on
the camera, and turn the adapter in
the direction of the arrows as far
as the mark on the camera.
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To remove the conversion lens adapter, turn
the adapter in the opposite direction with
holding down the ring release button.
5 Set the lens on the adapter, and
attach it securely by turning it in
the indicated direction.
Completely remove all dust and dirt from
conversion lenses with a lens blower brush
before use. The camera may focus on any
dirt that remains.
Exercise due caution when handling the
lenses since it is easy to dirty them with
finger prints.
Be careful not to drop the camera or
adapter when removing the ring.
When shooting with these attachments,
please use the LCD monitor to compose
your shots. The attachments block part of
the view through the viewfinder, and the
area shown in the viewfinder does not
match the area of the shot that is actually
recorded. Also, the angle of view cannot be
confirmed in the viewfinder.
You should not shoot images in mode
when using these attachments. Although it
is possible to select this mode at the
camera, the PhotoStitch software will not be
able to stitch the images together at the
computer.
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Using an Externally Mounted
Flash (Sold Separately)
High Power Flash HF-DC1
This is an attachable supplementary flash.
Photographic subjects that are too distant for the
built-in flash to illuminate may be captured using
the High-Power Flash. Affix the High-Power Flash
to the camera using the bracket as shown below.
Please also refer to the users manual supplied
with the flash.
Tripod
Sockets
Bracket (supplied
with the flash)
The High-Power Flash will not fire when the
shooting mode dial is set to M.
The flash charge time will lengthen as the
battery charge gets weaker. Always set the
power/mode switch to [OFF] when you
finish using the flash.
Be careful not to touch the flash window or
sensor windows with your fingers while the
flash is in use.
In outdoor settings in the daylight, the flash
may not detect illumination from the
cameras built-in flash and may not fire.
The flash may fire if another flash is being
used in close proximity.
The flash may not fire if there are no
reflective items in its metering field.
For continuous shooting, although the flash
fires for the first shot, it does not fire for
subsequent shots.
If the battery usage time has considerably
diminished, wipe the battery terminals well
with a dry cloth as the terminals may be
soiled with oil from ones skin or other dirt.
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If the battery is used in cold regions (0C/
32F or lower), you are recommended to
carry a spare lithium battery (CR123A or
DL123). Keep the spare battery warm in
your pocket until immediately before using
it, and exchange it frequently with the
battery in the flash.
Remove the battery from the flash and store
it in a dry and cool location if you will not
use it for extended periods. Leaving it in the
flash could lead to the battery leaking and
damaging the flash.
Fasten the attachment screws securely so
that they do not loosen. Failure to do so
may lead to the dropping of the camera and
flash resulting in damage to both.
Before affixing the bracket to the flash,
check that the lithium battery (CR123A or
DL123) is installed.
To illuminate the subjects properly, install
the flash so that it is up against the side of
the camera and parallel with the cameras
front panel.
A tripod can be used even when the flash is
attached.
Replacing the Date Battery
If the Date/Time menu appears when the camera
power is turned on, the date battery charge is low
and the date and time settings have been lost.
Please purchase a lithium coin battery (CR1220)
and replace it as follows.
1 Confirm that the camera is turned
off.
Please note that the first date battery may
appear to expire relatively quickly after you
purchase the camera. This is because it is
installed in the camera at the point of
manufacture, not when you make the
purchase.
Be particularly careful to keep the date
batteries out of the reach of children. Seek
medical assistance immediately if a child
swallows a battery since corrosive battery
fluids could damage the stomach or intestinal
wall.
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2 Open the terminal cover and use
your finger nail to pull out the
battery holder.
3 Pull open the battery holder in the
direction indicated by the arrow
(
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it up in the direction indicated by
the arrow (
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() Side
4 Insert a new battery with the ()

side facing up.
5 Replace the battery holder back
and close the terminal cover.
6 When the Date/Time menu
appears, set the date and time
(p. 22).
After purchasing the camera and turning on
the power for the first time, although the Date/
Time menu will appear, you do not need to
replace the date battery.
If you ever dispose of your camera, first
remove the date battery for recycling
according to the recycling system of your
country.
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Use the following procedures to clean the
camera body, lens, viewfinder, LCD monitor
and other parts.
Camera
Body
: Wipe the camera body with a soft cloth
or an eyeglass lens wiper.
Lens : First use a lens blower brush to remove
dust and dirt, then remove any
remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly
with a soft cloth.
Never use synthetic cleansers on the
camera body or lens. If dirt remains,
contact the closest Canon Customer
Support Help Desk as listed on the
separate Canon Customer Support
leaflet.
LCD
Monitor,
Viewfinder
: Use a lens blower brush to remove dust
and dirt. If necessary, gently wipe the
viewfinder and LCD monitor with a soft
cloth or an eyeglass lens wiper to
remove stubborn dirt.
Never rub or press forcefully on the
LCD monitor. These actions may
damage it or lead to other problems.
Never use water, paint thinner, benzene, or
detergents to clean the camera, as these may
cause damage or deformation.
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All data is based on Canons standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice.
PowerShot A520/PowerShot A510
Camera Effective Pixels
PowerShot A520: Approx. 4.0 million
PowerShot A510: Approx. 3.2 million
Image Sensor
PowerShot A520: 1/2.5-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 4.2 million)
PowerShot A510: 1/2.5-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 3.3 million)
Lens
5.8 (W) 23.2 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 35 (W) 140 (T) mm)
f/2.6 (W) f/5.5 (T)
Digital Zoom
PowerShot A520: Approx. 3.6x (Up to approx. 14x in combination with the
optical zoom)
PowerShot A510: Approx. 3.2x (Up to approx. 13x in combination with the
optical zoom)
Optical Viewfinder Real-image zoom viewfinder
LCD Monitor
1.8-inch, low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD, approx.
115,000 pixels
AF System
TTL autofocus
Focus lock and Manual focus are available
9-point AiAF/1-point AF (fixed to center)
Shooting Distance
(from the front of the lens)
Normal: 45 cm (1.5 ft.) infinity
Macro: 5 45 cm (2.0 in. 1.5 ft.) (W)/30 45 cm (11.8 in. 1.5 ft.) (T)
Manual Focus: 5 cm (2.0 in.) infinity (W)/30 cm (11.8 in.) infinity (T)
Shutter Mechanical shutter + electronic shutter
(W): Wide angle (T): Telephoto
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15 1/2000 sec.
The shutter speed varies according to the shooting modes.
Slow shutter speeds of 1.3 sec. or slower operate with noise reduction.
Metering System Evaluative, Center-weighted average or Spot (Center)
Exposure Control System
Program AE, Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Manual exposure
control
Exposure Compensation 2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
Sensitivity
Auto*, ISO 50/100/200/400 equivalent
* Camera automatically sets the optimal speed.
White Balance
Auto, pre-set (available settings: Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent or
Fluorescent H) or custom
Built-in Flash
Auto*, on*, off
* Red-eye reduction available.
Flash Range
Normal: 45 cm 3.5 m (1.5 11.5 ft.) (W), 45 cm 2.2 m (1.5 7.2 ft.) (T)
Macro: 30 45 cm (11.8 in. 1.5 ft.) (W/T) (when sensitivity is set to Auto)
Shooting Modes
Auto
Creative zone: Program, Shutter-speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual
Image zone: Portrait, Landscape, Night scene, Fast shutter, Slow shutter,
Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Underwater, Indoor, Kids &
Pets and Night Snapshot), Stitch assist and Movie
Continuous Shooting
PowerShot A520: Approx 1.9 shots/sec.
PowerShot A510: Approx 2.3 shots/sec.
(Large/Fine mode, LCD monitor off).
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Self-timer
Activates shutter after an approx. 10-sec./2-sec. delay. Can be set using the
custom settings.
PC-controlled Shooting
Available (USB connection only. Exclusive software program is included in the
camera kit.)
Recording Media SD memory card/MultiMediaCard
File Format Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliant
Data Type
Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG)*
1
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Movies: AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio data: WAVE (monaural))
Compression Superfine, Fine, Normal
Number of
Recording
Pixels
Still Images
Large: PowerShot A520: 2272 x 1704 pixels
PowerShot A510: 2048 x 1536 pixels
Medium 1: 1600 x 1200 pixels
Medium 2: 1024 x 768 pixels
Small: 640 x 480 pixels
Movies
640 x 480 pixels (30 sec.)/320 x 240 pixels (3 min.)/160 x 120 pixels (3 min.)
: 10 frames/sec., : 15 frames/sec.
The data in parentheses refer to the maximum movie length per shooting.
Playback Modes
Single (histogram displayable), Index (9 thumbnail images), Magnified
(approx. 10x (max.) in LCD monitor, advance or reverse through magnified
images possible), Auto play, Sound memos (up to 60 sec.) or Movie.
Direct Print
Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible, and PictBridge
compliant
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This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called Exif Print). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication
between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the cameras image data at the
time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints.
Display Languages
21 languages available for menus and messages (English, German, French,
Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified
Chinese, Russian, Portuguese, Greek, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish,
Traditional Chinese, Korean and Japanese)
My Camera Settings
The start-up image, start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound and
shutter sound can be customized using the following methods:
1. Using the images and sounds recorded on a camera.
2. Using downloaded data from your computer using the supplied software.
Interface
USB (mini-B, PTP [Picture Transfer Protocol])
Audio/Video output (NTSC or PAL selectable, monaural audio)
Power Source
AA-size alkaline batteries (included in the camera kit)
AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries NB4-200 (sold separately)
AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (sold separately)
Operating Temperatures 0 40C (32 104F)
Operating Humidity 10 90%
Dimensions 90.7 x 64.0 x 38.4 mm (3.6 x 2.5 x 1.5 in.) (excluding protrusions)
Weight Approx. 180 g (6.3 oz.) (camera body only)
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Battery Performance
* The actual figures will vary according to the shooting
condition and settings.
Number of Shots
Playback
Time
LCD
Monitor
ON
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the CIPA
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LCD
Monitor
Off
AA Alkaline
Batteries
(included with
the camera)
Approx.
80 shots
Approx.
240 shots
Approx.
180 min.
AA NiMH
Batteries
(NB-2AH (fully
charged))
Approx.
300 shots
Approx.
800 shots
Approx.
300 min.
Test Conditions
For information on handling batteries, see
Proper Battery Handling (p. 16).
Shooting: Normal temperature (23C 2C/73F
3.6F), normal relative humidity (50%
20%), alternating wide angle end and
telephoto end shots at 30 second
intervals with the flash fired once every
two shots and the camera power turned
off after every tenth shot. Power is left
off for a sufficient amount of time*, then
the power is turned back on and the
testing procedure is repeated.
The included memory card is used.
* Until the battery returns to normal
temperature
Playback: Normal temperature (23C 2C/73F
3.6F), normal relative humidity (50%
20%), continuous playback at 3
seconds per image.
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Memory card included with the camera
PowerShot A520 PowerShot A510
MMC-
16M
SDC-
128M
SDC-
512MSH
L (Large)
2272 x 1704 pixels
7 61 237
13 109 425
26 216 838
M1 (Medium 1)
1600 x 1200 pixels
14 121 471
26 216 838
50 411 1589
M2 (Medium 2)
1024 x 768 pixels
25 211 816
45 372 1438
80 651 2517
S (Small)
640 x 480 pixels
56 460 1777
87 711 2746
138 1117 4316
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640 x 480 pixels 22 sec. 3 min. 1 sec. 11 min. 42 sec.
160 x 120 pixels 1 min. 47 sec. 14 min. 29 sec. 55 min. 57 sec.
MMC-
16M
SDC-
128M
SDC-
512MSH
L (Large)
2048 x 1536 pixels
9 76 295
16 136 529
33 269 1041
M1 (Medium 1)
1600 x 1200 pixels
14 121 471
26 216 838
50 411 1589
M2 (Medium 2)
1024 x 768 pixels
25 211 816
45 372 1438
80 651 2517
S (Small)
640 x 480 pixels
56 460 1777
87 711 2746
138 1117 4316
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160 x 120 pixels 1 min. 47 sec. 14 min. 29 sec. 55 min. 57 sec.
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Specifications
Some memory cards are not sold in some
regions.
The maximum movie clip length is : 30 sec.,
: 3 min. or : 3 min.. The times shown are
the maximum continuous recording times.
* When using a 128 MB or higher capacity memory card.
(Superfine), (Fine) and (Normal) indicate
the compression setting.
L (Large), M1 (Medium 1), M2 (Medium 2), S
(Small), , and indicate the recording
resolution.
Image Data Size (Estimated)
L
PowerShot A520:
2272 x 1704 pixels
2002 KB 1116 KB 556 KB
PowerShot A510:
2048 x 1536 pixels
1602 KB 893 KB 445 KB
M1 1600 x 1200 pixels 1002 KB 558 KB 278 KB
M2 1024 x 768 pixels 570 KB 320 KB 170 KB
S 640 x 480 pixels 249 KB 150 KB 84 KB
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640 x 480 pixels 660 KB/sec.
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NiMH Battery NB-2AH
Supplied with the separately sold NiMH Battery
NB4-200 set and the Battery and Charger Kit
CBK4-200.
Type
Rechargeable nickel metal
hydride battery
Nominal Voltage 1.2 V DC
Typical Capacity 2300 mAh (min.: 2150 mAh)
Cycle Life Approx. 300 times
Operating
Temperatures
0 35C (32 95F)
Dimensions
Diameter: 14.5 mm (0.6 in.)
Length: 50 mm (2.0 in.)
Weight Approx. 29 g (1.0 oz.)
Battery Charger CB-4AH/CB-4AHE
Supplied with the separately sold Battery and
Charger Kit CBK4-200.
*
1
To charge four NB-2AH NiMH batteries
*
2
To charge two NB-2AH NiMH batteries loaded one at
each end of the battery charger
Rated Input
100 240 V AC (50/60 Hz),
10 W
Rated Output 565 mA*
1
, 1275 mA*
2
Charging Time
Approx. 250 min.*
1
,
Approx. 110 min.*
2
Operating
Temperatures
0 35C (32 95F)
Dimensions
65.0 x 105.0 x 27.5 mm
(2.6 x 4.1 x 1.1 in.)
Weight
CB-4AH: Approx. 95 g (3.4 oz.)
CB-4AHE: Approx. 97 g (3.4 oz.)
(body only)
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Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800
Supplied with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit
ACK800.
Rated Input
100 240 V AC (50/60 Hz),
16 VA (100 V) 26 VA (240 V)
Rated Output DC 3.15 V DC/2 A
Operating
Temperatures
0 40C (32 104F)
Dimensions
42.5 x 104.0 x 31.4 mm
(1.7 x 4.1 x 1.2 in.)
Weight
Approx. 180 g (6.3 oz.)
(body only)
SD memory Card
MultiMediaCard
Interface
Interface conforming to SD
memory card standards.
Dimensions
32.0 x 24.0 x 2.1 mm
(1.3 x 0.9 x 0.08 in.)
Interface
Compatible with MultiMediaCard
standards.
Dimensions
32.0 x 24.0 x 1.4 mm
(1.3 x 0.9 x 0.06 in.)
Weight Approx. 1.5 g (0.05 oz.)
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Wide Converter WC-DC52 (Sold
Separately)
Magnification
Approx. 0.7x (35 mm film
equivalent at wide angle end:
approx. 24.5 mm)
Focusing Range
(from front of lens)
Approx. 21 cm (8.3 in.) infinity
(at wide angle end)*
1
Approx. 1 21 cm (0.4 8.3 in.)
(at wide angle end with using the
Macro mode)*
1
Thread Diameter 52 mm standard filter thread*
2
Dimensions
Length: 30.5 mm (2.2 in.)
Close-up Lens 250D 52 mm (Sold
Separately)
*
1
When mounted on PowerShot A510.
*
2
Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52F is required when
mounted on PowerShot A510.
Focal Length 250 mm
Focusing Range
4 17 cm (1.6 6.7 in.) (W)
14 17 cm (5.5 6.7 in.) (T)
(when using the Macro mode)*
1
2
Dimensions
Diameter: 54 mm (2.1 in.)
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Tele-converter TC-DC52A (Sold
Separately)
*
1
When mounted on PowerShot A510.
*
2
Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52F is required when
mounted on PowerShot A510.
Focal Length
Approx. 1.75x (35mm film
equivalent at telephoto end:
approx. 245 mm)
Focusing Range
Approx. 1.4 m (Approx. 4.6 ft.)
infinity (at telephoto end)*
1
2
Dimensions
Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52F
(Sold Separately)
Thread Diameter 52 mm standard filter thread
Dimensions
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Photo Tips and Information
This section offers photography tips.
Tip for Using the Self-timer (p. 45)
Normally, the camera shakes a little when you
press the shutter button.
Setting the self-timer to delays the shutter
release for two seconds and allows the camera
to stop shaking, thus preventing a blurred image.
Even better results can be obtained by placing
the camera on a fixed, stable surface or by fixing
the camera onto a tripod.
To Shoot a Night Scene without a Subject
(p. 42)
To shot a night scene without any subject in the
foreground, set the flash to .
(A night scene usually consists of light sources in
the night. When shooting with the flash, the light
of the flash will washout these lights, so it is
better to turn the flash off.)
This mode uses a slow shutter speed so always
use a tripod to prevent camera shake.
Advanced Technique for the Macro Mode
(p. 44)
Macro mode can make unique images when
used with the zoom function. For example,
shooting a flower at maximum wide angle in
Macro mode allows the camera to bring both the
flower and the background into focus. However,
shooting at maximum telephoto can throw the
background out of focus to make the flower stand
out.
How to Adjust the Exposure (p. 83)
This camera automatically adjusts the exposure
to shoot images with the optimal brightness.
However, recorded images may sometimes be
brighter or darker than the actual image
depending on the shooting conditions. If this
happens, adjust the exposure compensation
manually.
Macro with the wide
angle zoom
Macro with the
telephoto zoom
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Underexposure
The whole recorded image
is dark, which makes white
elements of the image
appear gray. Shooting bright
subjects or in backlit
conditions may cause the
image to be underexposed. Adjust the exposure
compensation towards the + end.
Optimal Exposure
Overexposure
The whole recorded image
is bright, which makes black
elements of the image
appear gray. Shooting dark
subjects or in dark places
may cause the image to be
overexposed. Adjust the exposure compensation
towards the end.
ISO Speed (p. 87)
The ISO speed is the numeric representation of
the cameras sensitivity to light. The higher the
ISO speed, the higher the sensitivity. A high ISO
speed allows you to shoot images in dark indoor
or outdoor conditions without a flash and also
helps prevent blurred images due to camera
shake. This is convenient when shooting images
in places where flash photography is prohibited.
The ISO speed setting makes full use of the
available light, resulting in images that convey
the feel of the place they were shot.
ISO 50 equivalent ISO 400 equivalent
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A
AC Adapter Kit ..................................................131
AF Frame ...........................................................81
Aperture Value ...................................................79
Aperture-priority AE ............................................79
Auto Mode ..........................................................33
Auto Play ............................................................96
A/V Out Terminal ..............................................114
B
Batteries
Battery Cover ...............................................15
Handling Precautions ...................................16
Installing .......................................................15
Low Status ...................................................17
Performance ..............................................144
Rechargeable Batteries .............................129
Status ...........................................................17
Beep .......................................................34, 70, 74
C
Care ..................................................................139
Components .......................................................12
Compression ......................................................40
Computer System Requirements .....................107
Continuous Shooting .......................................... 48
Creative Zone .................................................... 76
D
Date/Time .......................................................... 22
Default Settings .......................................... 69 74
DIGITAL Terminal ...................................... 12, 109
Digital Zoom ....................................................... 47
Direct Transfer ................................................. 111
Display Modes ........................................... 24 29
DPOF
Print Settings ............................................. 100
Transfer Order ........................................... 104
E
Erasing
All Images .................................................... 65
Single Image ................................................ 65
Exposure
Aperture-priority AE ..................................... 79
Compensation ............................................. 83
Shutter-speed Priority AE ............................ 77
F
Fast Shutter ....................................................... 38
File Number ..................................................... 115
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Flash ...................................................................42
Focal Length .............................132, 133, 149, 150
Focus
Lock .............................................................90
Manual .........................................................91
Format ................................................................19
H
Histogram ...........................................................29
I
Image Zone ........................................................38
Index Playback ...................................................60
Indicators ............................................................14
Information View .........................................24 29
Interface Cable ...........................................12, 109
ISO Speed ..........................................................87
J
Jump ...................................................................61
L
Landscape Mode ................................................38
Language ...........................................................23
LCD Monitor ...............................................24 29
Lens ...................................................................12
Close-Up Lens ........................................... 133
Conversion Lens Adapter .......................... 134
Tele-converter ........................................... 133
Wide Converter .......................................... 133
M
Macro Mode ....................................................... 44
Magnifying Images ............................................. 59
Maintenance .................................................... 139
Manual
Exposure ..................................................... 83
Focus ........................................................... 91
Shooting Mode ............................................ 80
Memory Card ..................................................... 18
Downloading Images ................................. 113
Formatting ................................................... 19
Installing ...................................................... 18
Recording Capacity ................................... 145
Slot Cover .................................................... 18
Menu
FUNC. .......................................................... 66
My Camera .................................................. 74
Play .............................................................. 70
Rec. ............................................................. 69
Selecting ...................................................... 66
Set up .................................................. 70 73
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Messages ...............................................121 122
Metering
Center-Weighted Averaging .........................82
Evaluative ....................................................82
Spot ..............................................................82
Microphone .........................................................12
Mode Dial .....................................................38, 76
Movie
Editing ..........................................................62
Playback ......................................................61
Shooting .......................................................56
My Camera
Menu ............................................................74
Registering .................................................118
Settings ......................................................118
N
Night Scene Mode ..............................................38
O
Operation Sound ..........................71, 74, 118, 143
P
Photo Effect ........................................................88
PictBridge compliant printers ..............................98
Playback
Auto Play ..................................................... 96
Index Playback ............................................ 60
Jumping ....................................................... 61
Magnifying Images ...................................... 59
Movies ......................................................... 61
Rotating ....................................................... 94
Single Image Playback ................................ 58
Portrait Mode ..................................................... 38
Postcard Print Mode .......................................... 54
Power On/Off ............................................. 30 31
Power Saving ..................................................... 31
Power Source .................................................... 30
AC Adapter ................................................ 131
Rechargeable Batteries ............................. 129
Printing ............................................................... 98
Print Style .................................................. 103
Selecting Images ............................. 100 102
Print/Share Button ................................ 13, 98, 111
Program AE ....................................................... 77
Protect ................................................................ 97
R
Recordable Images .......................................... 145
Red-eye Reduction ............................................ 43
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Resetting the Settings to Default ........................75
Resolution ..........................................................40
Ring Release Button ..........................................12
Rotate .................................................................94
S
Self-timer ............................................................45
Sound ...........................................................74
Shooting .......................................................33, 66
Reviewing an Image ....................................36
TV Set ........................................................114
Shooting Mode .................................................159
Dial ...............................................................14
Functions Available ....................................159
Shutter
Shutter-speed Priority AE ............................77
Sound ...........................................................74
Speed ...........................................................77
Shutter Button ....................................................33
Single Image Playback .......................................58
Slow Shutter .......................................................38
Sound Memos ....................................................95
Speaker ..............................................................12
Special Scene Mode ..........................................51
Specifications .........................................140 143
Start-up
Image ........................................................... 74
Sound .......................................................... 74
Stitch Assist Mode ............................................. 49
Strap .................................................................. 13
T
Telephoto ........................................................... 33
Transfer Order
Selecting Images ....................................... 104
Troubleshooting ..................................... 123 128
V
Video System ..................................................... 73
Viewfinder .......................................................... 13
Autofocus range .......................................... 35
Volume ............................................................... 71
W
WAVE Files .................... 27, 95, 96, 120, 122, 142
White Balance .................................................... 84
Wide angle ......................................................... 33
Z
Zoom .................................................................. 47
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Canadian Radio Interference Regulations
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Rglementation canadienne sur les interfrences radio
Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
FCC Notice
(Digital Camera, Model PC1106/PC1107)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions;
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The cables with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class
B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or
modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.
Canon U.S.A., Inc.
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.
Tel No. (516) 328-5600
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The following chart shows the functions and settings available in each Shooting mode.
Function
(1)
Refer-
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Resolu-
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Large L * * * * * * * * * * * *
40
Medium 1 M1
Medium 2 M2
Small S
Postcard Print 54
Movie
40 Movie *
Movie
Compres-
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Superfine
40 Fine * * * * * * * * * * * *
Normal
Flash
Auto * * * * *
42 On
Off * * * * * * *
Red-eye Reduction 43
Flash Output 89
AF-assist Beam 36
*: Default settings : Available : Available only for the first image : Not available
: Setting remains in effect even when the camera is turned off.
160
Drive
Mode
Single Shot * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Continuous
Shooting
48
Self-timer
(10 sec.)

45 Self-timer
(2 sec.)

Custom
AF Frame selection
(2)
* 81
AF Lock 90
Manual Focus 91
Macro Mode 44
Digital Zoom
ON
47
OFF * * * * * * * * * * *
Exposure Compensation 83
Metering
System
Evaluative * * * *
82
Center-Weighted
Averaging

Spot 82
White Balance
(3)
(4)

(5)
84
Photo Effect
(5)
88
Function
(1)
Refer-
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The default for the settings changed by the menu and button operations can be restored all at once except for [Date/Time], [Lan-
guage] and [Video System] (p. 75).
(1)The default setting of the flash for the [Foliage] and [Fireworks] options is [Off].
The following functions cannot be set in the [Fireworks] mode.
- The [Auto] and [On] setting of the flash
- Red-eye reduction function
- AF-assist beam
- AF frame selection
- Macro mode
- AF lock
- Manual focus
The following functions cannot be set in the [Kids & Pets] mode.
- Macro mode
- AF frame selection
(2)When using the digital zoom, AF frame is set to [Off].
(3)Cannot be adjusted when the photo effect is set to [Sepia] or [B/W].
(4)The white balance is set to [Auto].
(5)Settings automatically set by the camera.
(6)ISO [Auto] cannot be selected.
ISO Speed
(5)
(5)
(5)
(5)
(5)
(5)
(5)
(5)
(5)

(6)
87
Auto Rotate
ON * * * * * * * * * * * *
92
OFF
Function
(1)
Refer-
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