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Quick Start Indicator 34 10 1 Install the batteries ( p. 17). Hold the main switch down until the indicator next to the viewfinder starts flashing green. • If the LCD monitor displays the Set Date/Time menu, set the date and time ( p. 24). 4 Turn the mode dial to turn the camera on ( p. 28). Open the CF card slot cover and insert a CF card. 3 Press the main switch to (Auto) ( p. 37). Slide the battery cover lock, then open the cover and insert the batteries. • For important information about batteries, see page 18. 2 Install the CF card ( p. 20).
Quick Start Indicator 34 10 1 Install the batteries ( p. 17). Hold the main switch down until the indicator next to the viewfinder starts flashing green. • If the LCD monitor displays the Set Date/Time menu, set the date and time ( p. 24). 4 Turn the mode dial to turn the camera on ( p. 28). Open the CF card slot cover and insert a CF card. 3 Press the main switch to (Auto) ( p. 37). Slide the battery cover lock, then open the cover and insert the batteries. • For important information about batteries, see page 18. 2 Install the CF card ( p. 20).
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Then open the cover. 3 Insert the batteries as shown. Negative end (−) Positive end (+) 17 Lower Indicator Yellow: Macro mode Installing the Batteries The camera uses four AA sized alkaline batteries supplied with the camera. You may use optional nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. 1 Be sure that the camera power is off. 2 Slide the battery cover lock, and push the battery cover slightly forward.
Then open the cover. 3 Insert the batteries as shown. Negative end (−) Positive end (+) 17 Lower Indicator Yellow: Macro mode Installing the Batteries The camera uses four AA sized alkaline batteries supplied with the camera. You may use optional nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. 1 Be sure that the camera power is off. 2 Slide the battery cover lock, and push the battery cover slightly forward.
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...indicator flashes 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 different manufacturers. Always load four fresh (or fully recharged) batteries at the same time. • Never mix batteries ... batteries, as these battery types may overheat in the camera. • While it is not recommended. • Never mix new and partially used batteries. All four batteries should be identical. 4 Close the battery cover. Proper Battery Handling • Use AA-size alkaline or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries only...
...indicator flashes 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 different manufacturers. Always load four fresh (or fully recharged) batteries at the same time. • Never mix batteries ... batteries, as these battery types may overheat in the camera. • While it is not recommended. • Never mix new and partially used batteries. All four batteries should be identical. 4 Close the battery cover. Proper Battery Handling • Use AA-size alkaline or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries only...
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... the camera) Approx. 200 shots Approx. 500 shots AA NiMH Approx. You should replace the batteries immediately. Replace (or recharge) batteries promptly. Replay: Room temperature (23 °C, 73 °F), continuous replay at 3 seconds per image. 20 Battery Status Indications The LCD monitor displays an icon or message to run low. Approx. 240 min. * The...
... the camera) Approx. 200 shots Approx. 500 shots AA NiMH Approx. You should replace the batteries immediately. Replace (or recharge) batteries promptly. Replay: Room temperature (23 °C, 73 °F), continuous replay at 3 seconds per image. 20 Battery Status Indications The LCD monitor displays an icon or message to run low. Approx. 240 min. * The...
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You can use the DISPLAY button to switch the LCD monitor display on the camera. If the camera displays the "Change the batteries" at time of power-on, however, then the LCD monitor may remain off the next time you turn the mode dial to . • You can ...use the DISPLAY button to a tripod when the upper indicator flashes orange and the camera blur warning icon ( ) appears in memory, and restores it when you turn on and off setting in the LCD monitor...
You can use the DISPLAY button to switch the LCD monitor display on the camera. If the camera displays the "Change the batteries" at time of power-on, however, then the LCD monitor may remain off the next time you turn the mode dial to . • You can ...use the DISPLAY button to a tripod when the upper indicator flashes orange and the camera blur warning icon ( ) appears in memory, and restores it when you turn on and off setting in the LCD monitor...
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Even better results can be obtained by shooting with the state of the battery charge. If you wish a more immediate shutter response, set the flash setting to improve the effect. Recharging time may take approximately 10 seconds to charge. ... blur under these conditions, use the red-eye reduction mode. Red-Eye Reduction • Light reflecting back from eyes can be fired when the upper indicator glows a steady orange. • The flash may vary with the lens set to look directly at the red-eye reduction lamp. For this mode to...
Even better results can be obtained by shooting with the state of the battery charge. If you wish a more immediate shutter response, set the flash setting to improve the effect. Recharging time may take approximately 10 seconds to charge. ... blur under these conditions, use the red-eye reduction mode. Red-Eye Reduction • Light reflecting back from eyes can be fired when the upper indicator glows a steady orange. • The flash may vary with the lens set to look directly at the red-eye reduction lamp. For this mode to...
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...have been used in other devices. • When recharging batteries from the camera, always recharge all four of batteries with this charger. • Never mix new batteries together with the PowerShot A10 and A20 cameras. Please do not attempt to charge any other type ... Battery Kits Using Rechargeable Batteries (Battery and Charger Kit CBK100) The optional battery charger kit comes with four rechargeable AA-size NiMH (nickel metal hydride) batteries for use with batteries that tend to charge Canon NB-1AH AA-size NiMH batteries. Indicator To an electrical outlet The indicator ...
...have been used in other devices. • When recharging batteries from the camera, always recharge all four of batteries with this charger. • Never mix new batteries together with the PowerShot A10 and A20 cameras. Please do not attempt to charge any other type ... Battery Kits Using Rechargeable Batteries (Battery and Charger Kit CBK100) The optional battery charger kit comes with four rechargeable AA-size NiMH (nickel metal hydride) batteries for use with batteries that tend to charge Canon NB-1AH AA-size NiMH batteries. Indicator To an electrical outlet The indicator ...
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...in a dry cool location when not in the camera or charger may cause batteries to lose capacity. Be sure to purchase Canon AA-size NiMH batteries NB4-100 (a four-piece set). • Leaving batteries in use. • It takes approximately 220 minutes for the charger to ...though they become fully depleted may damage it causing the battery leakage. Do not recharge the batteries until the indicator glows, their effective life has reached an end. When this occurs, purchase four new batteries. • Repeatedly recharging batteries before they are planning long sessions with the camera,...
...in a dry cool location when not in the camera or charger may cause batteries to lose capacity. Be sure to purchase Canon AA-size NiMH batteries NB4-100 (a four-piece set). • Leaving batteries in use. • It takes approximately 220 minutes for the charger to ...though they become fully depleted may damage it causing the battery leakage. Do not recharge the batteries until the indicator glows, their effective life has reached an end. When this occurs, purchase four new batteries. • Repeatedly recharging batteries before they are planning long sessions with the camera,...
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... can press the shutter button when the indicator glows a steady orange. • Insert a new CF card. • Download images to your computer, then erase them from the card to the CF card (warning beep sounds). The CF card is not formatted correctly. Contact Canon Customer Help Desk. Close the covers, ...and then use the main switch to turn the power off correctly. 105 The CF card is full. The power is charging. Cause The flash is off correctly. You opened the battery cover or CF card slot cover...
... can press the shutter button when the indicator glows a steady orange. • Insert a new CF card. • Download images to your computer, then erase them from the card to the CF card (warning beep sounds). The CF card is not formatted correctly. Contact Canon Customer Help Desk. Close the covers, ...and then use the main switch to turn the power off correctly. 105 The CF card is full. The power is charging. Cause The flash is off correctly. You opened the battery cover or CF card slot cover...
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... 39 Focus Lock 43 Full Press 34 Functions and Settings Chart .. 52 H Halfway Press 34 I Image Data Sizes 39 Index Replay 54 Indicators 15, 16 Infinity Shots 42 L Language 26 LCD Monitor Information Displayed on ........ 32 Using 30 Index A Auto Play 57 Auto Power Down... 29 Autofocus 30 B Batteries Installing 17 Performance 20 Status Indications 20 C Camera Care and Maintenance . 103 Camera Settings Auto Power Down 84 Beep On/Off 82 File-Number Reset 80 Formatting...
... 39 Focus Lock 43 Full Press 34 Functions and Settings Chart .. 52 H Halfway Press 34 I Image Data Sizes 39 Index Replay 54 Indicators 15, 16 Infinity Shots 42 L Language 26 LCD Monitor Information Displayed on ........ 32 Using 30 Index A Auto Play 57 Auto Power Down... 29 Autofocus 30 B Batteries Installing 17 Performance 20 Status Indications 20 C Camera Care and Maintenance . 103 Camera Settings Auto Power Down 84 Beep On/Off 82 File-Number Reset 80 Formatting...