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... Camera 17 Installing the Batteries 17 Installing a CF Card 20 Setting the Date/Time 22 Setting the Language 24 Basic Functions 25 Turning the Power On/Off 25 Switching between Shooting and Playback..........26 Using the LCD Monitor 28 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 4 Fast Shutter 38 Slow Shutter 38 Changing...
... Camera 17 Installing the Batteries 17 Installing a CF Card 20 Setting the Date/Time 22 Setting the Language 24 Basic Functions 25 Turning the Power On/Off 25 Switching between Shooting and Playback..........26 Using the LCD Monitor 28 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 4 Fast Shutter 38 Slow Shutter 38 Changing...
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... Table of Contents Downloading Images to Default 73 Using the Mode Dial (Creative Zone 74 Program AE 75 Setting the Shutter Speed 75 Setting the Aperture 76 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture.77 Switching between Autofocus Modes 78 Switching between Light Metering Modes 79 Adjusting the Exposure 80 Adjusting the Tone (White Balance 81 Changing the ISO Speed 84 Changing the Photo Effect 85 Adjusting the Flash Output 86 Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus ......87 Setting the Auto Rotate Function 89 Playback...
... Table of Contents Downloading Images to Default 73 Using the Mode Dial (Creative Zone 74 Program AE 75 Setting the Shutter Speed 75 Setting the Aperture 76 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture.77 Switching between Autofocus Modes 78 Switching between Light Metering Modes 79 Adjusting the Exposure 80 Adjusting the Tone (White Balance 81 Changing the ISO Speed 84 Changing the Photo Effect 85 Adjusting the Flash Output 86 Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus ......87 Setting the Auto Rotate Function 89 Playback...
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... could result in close proximity to do not touch the flash portion of children and infants. Please consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Immediately turn the camera's power off, remove the camera batteries or unplug the power cord from infants when using the flash. Accidental damage to consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. 9 In addition, placement of damage. Please...
... could result in close proximity to do not touch the flash portion of children and infants. Please consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Immediately turn the camera's power off, remove the camera batteries or unplug the power cord from infants when using the flash. Accidental damage to consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. 9 In addition, placement of damage. Please...
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... use the battery charger or compact power adapter if the cable or plug is damaged, or if the plug is good ventilation when using , placing or storing the equipment in fire, burns or other injuries. The flash may become warm. z Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it by the strap. Either action could damage the flash. Exposure...
... use the battery charger or compact power adapter if the cable or plug is damaged, or if the plug is good ventilation when using , placing or storing the equipment in fire, burns or other injuries. The flash may become warm. z Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it by the strap. Either action could damage the flash. Exposure...
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... temperatures when alkaline batteries are using Canon AA-size NiMH Battery Kit NB4-200 (a four piece set). 18 z While it is possible to use . z Battery performance deteriorates at low temperatures (especially with a dry cloth. Proper Battery Handling z Use AA-size alkaline or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) only. z Never mix unused and partially used . z For information about the Battery and Charger Kit and AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries, see the...
... temperatures when alkaline batteries are using Canon AA-size NiMH Battery Kit NB4-200 (a four piece set). 18 z While it is possible to use . z Battery performance deteriorates at low temperatures (especially with a dry cloth. Proper Battery Handling z Use AA-size alkaline or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) only. z Never mix unused and partially used . z For information about the Battery and Charger Kit and AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries, see the...
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... time on them without embedding the date and time on the image data, refer to Setting the Print Style (p. 100) or the Direct Printer User Guide (separate from this happens, reset these settings. It will charge even when the camera power is low. Preparing the Camera Charging the date/time battery z The camera has a built-in rechargeable lithium ion battery for more than three weeks. If this guide). Use...
... time on them without embedding the date and time on the image data, refer to Setting the Print Style (p. 100) or the Direct Printer User Guide (separate from this happens, reset these settings. It will charge even when the camera power is low. Preparing the Camera Charging the date/time battery z The camera has a built-in rechargeable lithium ion battery for more than three weeks. If this guide). Use...
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... set the flash, Macro mode, and the manual focus settings while this information appears on the LCD monitor. Photo Effect p. 85 z and the icons in the above , the AF frame, spot light metering frame, shutter speed, aperture value, Resolution Postcard Print p. 40 recordable images or recordable movie time are complete and the (PowerShot A85) 4.3x 5.3x 6.7x 8.2x 11x (PowerShot A75) Movie Recording Mode Digital Zoom Setting*2 p. 55 p. 46 camera...
... set the flash, Macro mode, and the manual focus settings while this information appears on the LCD monitor. Photo Effect p. 85 z and the icons in the above , the AF frame, spot light metering frame, shutter speed, aperture value, Resolution Postcard Print p. 40 recordable images or recordable movie time are complete and the (PowerShot A85) 4.3x 5.3x 6.7x 8.2x 11x (PowerShot A75) Movie Recording Mode Digital Zoom Setting*2 p. 55 p. 46 camera...
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... is used under sunlight or other than a wave file, or a file with an unrecognized format, is turned off setting of the SCN mode appears (p. 51). Basic Functions Shooting Mode p. 38, 74 Exposure Compensation p. 80 White Balance p. 81 Photo Effects p. 85 ISO Speed p. 84 Flash p. 42 Macro Mode p. 44 Manual Focus p. 89 Light Metering Mode p. 79 Resolution (Movies) p. 40 Low Battery p. 19 In addition to the above, the shutter speed, aperture setting, histogram...
... is used under sunlight or other than a wave file, or a file with an unrecognized format, is turned off setting of the SCN mode appears (p. 51). Basic Functions Shooting Mode p. 38, 74 Exposure Compensation p. 80 White Balance p. 81 Photo Effects p. 85 ISO Speed p. 84 Flash p. 42 Macro Mode p. 44 Manual Focus p. 89 Light Metering Mode p. 79 Resolution (Movies) p. 40 Low Battery p. 19 In addition to the above, the shutter speed, aperture setting, histogram...
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...-eye and the flash always fire. Flash off z This operation may not work in .) 42 z The selected flash mode appears on with required by the lighting level, red-eye and the red-eye reduction reduction lamp fires each time the main flash fires. z The flash will fire if the indicator beside the viewfinder lights orange when the shutter button is prohibited. Shooting - The flash fires automatically...
...-eye and the flash always fire. Flash off z This operation may not work in .) 42 z The selected flash mode appears on with required by the lighting level, red-eye and the red-eye reduction reduction lamp fires each time the main flash fires. z The flash will fire if the indicator beside the viewfinder lights orange when the shutter button is prohibited. Shooting - The flash fires automatically...
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... the battery charge. The pre-flash is used in any mode other than mode, the flash fires with the manually set (Redeye) to [On]. Setting the Red-eye Reduction Function The red-eye reduction lamp fires when the flash is 1/500 second. z In mode, the flash fires with automatic adjustments. Shooting - z The flash setting is saved when the camera is selected. z When shooting in dark areas. The camera automatically resets the shutter speed...
... the battery charge. The pre-flash is used in any mode other than mode, the flash fires with the manually set (Redeye) to [On]. Setting the Red-eye Reduction Function The red-eye reduction lamp fires when the flash is 1/500 second. z In mode, the flash fires with automatic adjustments. Shooting - z The flash setting is saved when the camera is selected. z When shooting in dark areas. The camera automatically resets the shutter speed...
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...each sound setting in advance the images that the error warning signal beeps even when the Mute setting is [On]. Reference Page - Erase All Erases all at a photo lab service. For details, see How the Mute setting in the [ (Set up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound and shutter sound all ...transferred to a computer by the camera. Set up Menu Reference Page 94 91 92 63 93 98 102 Item Mute * Default setting 68 Setting Content Set [On] to images. Rotate Rotates images 90 or 270 degrees clockwise in the display. Shooting - Auto Play Plays images automatically one after ...
...each sound setting in advance the images that the error warning signal beeps even when the Mute setting is [On]. Reference Page - Erase All Erases all at a photo lab service. For details, see How the Mute setting in the [ (Set up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound and shutter sound all ...transferred to a computer by the camera. Set up Menu Reference Page 94 91 92 63 93 98 102 Item Mute * Default setting 68 Setting Content Set [On] to images. Rotate Rotates images 90 or 270 degrees clockwise in the display. Shooting - Auto Play Plays images automatically one after ...
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... when the camera powers up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, shutter sound, or playback sound. Self-timer Volume Adjusts the volume of the start-up . 25 Operation Volume Adjusts the Operation Sound volume when any button except the - Playback Volume Adjusts the sound volume when a sound memo or movie is operated. The volume cannot be adjusted if [Mute] is set to the shot until the actual shot. shutter button is...
... when the camera powers up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, shutter sound, or playback sound. Self-timer Volume Adjusts the volume of the start-up . 25 Operation Volume Adjusts the Operation Sound volume when any button except the - Playback Volume Adjusts the sound volume when a sound memo or movie is operated. The volume cannot be adjusted if [Mute] is set to the shot until the actual shot. shutter button is...
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... start-up sound when you turn off the start -up image and sound, shutter sound, operation sound and self-timer sound used on the camera.*1 115 Operation Sound Sets the sound when any button other than the shutter button is operated.*1 115 Self-timer Sound Sets the sound informing you press the shutter button. Shooting - See the Software Starter Guide for those sounds. This setting overrides each setting for details. You can select...
... start-up sound when you turn off the start -up image and sound, shutter sound, operation sound and self-timer sound used on the camera.*1 115 Operation Sound Sets the sound when any button other than the shutter button is operated.*1 115 Self-timer Sound Sets the sound informing you press the shutter button. Shooting - See the Software Starter Guide for those sounds. This setting overrides each setting for details. You can select...
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or less Shutter Sound 0.3 sec. See the supplied Software Starter Guide for more information on creating and adding to bring out the natural smiles of this function is to record "Say Cheese", as the self-timer sound so the camera will play back this camera. or less Operation Sound 0.3 sec. or less 0.4 ...Camera Settings files. In these ways you can customize your subjects, or so they can strike a pose fitting the music. or less 1.3 sec. or less Any file formats other than those described above cannot be used with this sound 2 seconds before the photo is taken. or less Self-timer ...
or less Shutter Sound 0.3 sec. See the supplied Software Starter Guide for more information on creating and adding to bring out the natural smiles of this function is to record "Say Cheese", as the self-timer sound so the camera will play back this camera. or less Operation Sound 0.3 sec. or less 0.4 ...Camera Settings files. In these ways you can customize your subjects, or so they can strike a pose fitting the music. or less 1.3 sec. or less Any file formats other than those described above cannot be used with this sound 2 seconds before the photo is taken. or less Self-timer ...
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...-size batteries) z Use a household power source. z Reload the batteries several times. Batteries are not the right type. Solution z Press the ON/OFF button for a few moments. z Replace with a clean dry cloth. z Change to free up more space. z Download images to your computer, then erase them from the card to the Shooting mode. Batteries are loaded in the wrong direction. You can press the shutter button when the indicator next to the viewfinder lights...
...-size batteries) z Use a household power source. z Reload the batteries several times. Batteries are not the right type. Solution z Press the ON/OFF button for a few moments. z Replace with a clean dry cloth. z Change to free up more space. z Download images to your computer, then erase them from the card to the Shooting mode. Batteries are loaded in the wrong direction. You can press the shutter button when the indicator next to the viewfinder lights...
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... direction. flash part with new ones. z Be sure that the power cord is firmly connected to the charger, and is firmly plugged in the correct direction. z Replace all 4 batteries with a dry cloth before use them well with new ones. z Be sure to set to normal after for over a year. took the shot. Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution The batteries are z Turn the [AF-assist beam] setting [On] (p. 67). z Put batteries back into the charger. z Replace...
... direction. flash part with new ones. z Be sure that the power cord is firmly connected to the charger, and is firmly plugged in the correct direction. z Replace all 4 batteries with a dry cloth before use them well with new ones. z Be sure to set to normal after for over a year. took the shot. Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution The batteries are z Turn the [AF-assist beam] setting [On] (p. 67). z Put batteries back into the charger. z Replace...
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... distance between the camera lens and subject. z Use the focus lock or the manual focus to the out overexposed flash. (too bright). z When the flash is too close to shoot the image. (See Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus (p. 87)) z Set the flash on . z Set exposure compensation to reach. z When shooting subjects within the 5 to 46 cm (2.0 in. - 1.5 ft.) wide angle range or the 26 to AUTO). Solution z Ensure...
... distance between the camera lens and subject. z Use the focus lock or the manual focus to the out overexposed flash. (too bright). z When the flash is too close to shoot the image. (See Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus (p. 87)) z Set the flash on . z Set exposure compensation to reach. z When shooting subjects within the 5 to 46 cm (2.0 in. - 1.5 ft.) wide angle range or the 26 to AUTO). Solution z Ensure...
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... of the shot that remains. z Be careful not to clean the camera body, lens, viewfinder, LCD monitor and other parts. z Exercise due caution when handling the lenses since it is actually recorded. If dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on any remaining dirt wiping the lens lightly with a soft cloth. The camera may focus on the separate Canon Customer Support leaflet...
... of the shot that remains. z Be careful not to clean the camera body, lens, viewfinder, LCD monitor and other parts. z Exercise due caution when handling the lenses since it is actually recorded. If dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on any remaining dirt wiping the lens lightly with a soft cloth. The camera may focus on the separate Canon Customer Support leaflet...
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..../approx. 2-sec. Specifications Light Metering System Exposure Control System Exposure Compensation Sensitivity White Balance Built-in Flash Flash Range Shooting Modes Continuous Shooting Self-timer PC-controlled Shooting Recording Media File Format Evaluative, Center-weighted average or Spot Program AE/Shutter-priority AE/Aperture-priority AE/Manual exposure control ± 2 stops in 1/3-stop increments Auto, ISO 50/100/200/400 equivalent Auto, pre-set to Auto) Auto Creative zone: Program, Shutter-speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual Image zone...
..../approx. 2-sec. Specifications Light Metering System Exposure Control System Exposure Compensation Sensitivity White Balance Built-in Flash Flash Range Shooting Modes Continuous Shooting Self-timer PC-controlled Shooting Recording Media File Format Evaluative, Center-weighted average or Spot Program AE/Shutter-priority AE/Aperture-priority AE/Manual exposure control ± 2 stops in 1/3-stop increments Auto, ISO 50/100/200/400 equivalent Auto, pre-set to Auto) Auto Creative zone: Program, Shutter-speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual Image zone...
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... °C/73 °F), continuous playback at 20-second intervals with flash fired once every four shots and camera power turned off until battery returns to the shooting conditions and settings. Approx. Approx. 250 shots 800 shots 280 min. Specifications Battery Performance Based on the CIPA standard AA Alkaline Batteries (included) Number of Shots* Approx. 140 shots Normal temperature (23 °C ± 2 °C/73 °F ± 3.6 °...
... °C/73 °F), continuous playback at 20-second intervals with flash fired once every four shots and camera power turned off until battery returns to the shooting conditions and settings. Approx. Approx. 250 shots 800 shots 280 min. Specifications Battery Performance Based on the CIPA standard AA Alkaline Batteries (included) Number of Shots* Approx. 140 shots Normal temperature (23 °C ± 2 °C/73 °F ± 3.6 °...
