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This guide presents individual explanations of the Canon PowerShot A5. Read this guide for additional details about the use and functions of each camera function. ENGLISH We recommend that first-time users of the Canon PowerShot A5 start by consulting the Quick Start Guide.
This guide presents individual explanations of the Canon PowerShot A5. Read this guide for additional details about the use and functions of each camera function. ENGLISH We recommend that first-time users of the Canon PowerShot A5 start by consulting the Quick Start Guide.
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... incorporated into any means without prior notice. IBM is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for purchasing a Canon PowerShot A5, the easy-to ensure that the information contained in the U.S. Introduction Thank you record. The pixels are trademarks of ...guide before attempting to a mistaken operation or malfunction of their respective companies. Canon Inc. CompactFlash is in any form, by any language in use , compact digital camera with the PowerShot A5. Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks...
... incorporated into any means without prior notice. IBM is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for purchasing a Canon PowerShot A5, the easy-to ensure that the information contained in the U.S. Introduction Thank you record. The pixels are trademarks of ...guide before attempting to a mistaken operation or malfunction of their respective companies. Canon Inc. CompactFlash is in any form, by any language in use , compact digital camera with the PowerShot A5. Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks...
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... to Page Numbers by Category 5 Handling and Safety Precautions 9 Guide to Components 16 Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 18 Image Size and Quality Specifications 18 Power On/Off Switch 19 Power Save Function 19 Camera Modes 20 Display Panel 21 Viewfinder 22 Viewfinder Frame Marks 22 Indicators 23 Shutter Button 24 Pressing...
... to Page Numbers by Category 5 Handling and Safety Precautions 9 Guide to Components 16 Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 18 Image Size and Quality Specifications 18 Power On/Off Switch 19 Power Save Function 19 Camera Modes 20 Display Panel 21 Viewfinder 22 Viewfinder Frame Marks 22 Indicators 23 Shutter Button 24 Pressing...
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... Connecting to a Macintosh Computer 56 Changing the Button Battery and Setting the Date/Time 58 Changing the Button Battery 58 Setting the Date/Time 60 Camera Maintenance 61 Optional Accessories 62 Soft Case 62 4 CF Cards 62 CF Cards and Capacities 62 PCMCIA Card Adapter 63 CF Card Reader 63 Digital... Printer CD-200 63 Troubleshooting 64 List of Message Codes 69 List of Messages 70 Specifications 71 Appendix A: Canon Battery Pack NB-5H 73 Appendix B: Canon Compact Power Adapter ...... 77 Appendix C: CompactFlash™ Card 81 Index 85...
... Connecting to a Macintosh Computer 56 Changing the Button Battery and Setting the Date/Time 58 Changing the Button Battery 58 Setting the Date/Time 60 Camera Maintenance 61 Optional Accessories 62 Soft Case 62 4 CF Cards 62 CF Cards and Capacities 62 PCMCIA Card Adapter 63 CF Card Reader 63 Digital... Printer CD-200 63 Troubleshooting 64 List of Message Codes 69 List of Messages 70 Specifications 71 Appendix A: Canon Battery Pack NB-5H 73 Appendix B: Canon Compact Power Adapter ...... 77 Appendix C: CompactFlash™ Card 81 Index 85...
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Quick Guide to Page Numbers by Category Shooting Flash photography with humans or animals as subjects ...26 How to aim the camera at your subject to improve the focus ...22 How to adjust the exposure setting (Exposure Compensation) ...45 How to compensate for a backlight subject ...45 How ...
Quick Guide to Page Numbers by Category Shooting Flash photography with humans or animals as subjects ...26 How to aim the camera at your subject to improve the focus ...22 How to adjust the exposure setting (Exposure Compensation) ...45 How to compensate for a backlight subject ...45 How ...
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... do if the image is too bright ...45 What to do if the image is too dark ...45 Replaying Images Connecting the camera to a computer ...35, 56 Connecting the camera to a television ...55 How to change the play time of images in a slide show ...50 How to check an image immediately after... shooting ...45 How to continuously replay recorded images ...47 How to delete marks from images in a slide show ...49 How to load camera images onto a computer ...35, 56 How to make a slide show with only the images you select ...48 How to play images one at a time on...
... do if the image is too bright ...45 What to do if the image is too dark ...45 Replaying Images Connecting the camera to a computer ...35, 56 Connecting the camera to a television ...55 How to change the play time of images in a slide show ...50 How to check an image immediately after... shooting ...45 How to continuously replay recorded images ...47 How to delete marks from images in a slide show ...49 How to load camera images onto a computer ...35, 56 How to make a slide show with only the images you select ...48 How to play images one at a time on...
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Quick Guide to Page Numbers by Category continued....4/4 Other Topics About part names ...16 Accessories ...62 Camera components list ...16 How to use the Menu button ...43 How to use the Menu features ...29, 42, 43 ...button ...43 How to view date/time data in Play mode ...47 I would like to use the CompactFlashTM (CF) card from another camera 54 What are the available image formats? ...18 What are the available image sizes? ...18 What can be done in Auto mode? ... 23 What to do if you detect a problem (troubleshooting) ...64 Why the power shuts off a few minutes the camera is set down ...19 8
Quick Guide to Page Numbers by Category continued....4/4 Other Topics About part names ...16 Accessories ...62 Camera components list ...16 How to use the Menu button ...43 How to use the Menu features ...29, 42, 43 ...button ...43 How to view date/time data in Play mode ...47 I would like to use the CompactFlashTM (CF) card from another camera 54 What are the available image formats? ...18 What are the available image sizes? ...18 What can be done in Auto mode? ... 23 What to do if you detect a problem (troubleshooting) ...64 Why the power shuts off a few minutes the camera is set down ...19 8
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.... Once you have read and understood these handling and safety precautions before you operate your PowerShot A5 Digital Camera. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and distributors of its digital cameras are intended for any malfunction in a PowerShot camera or CompactFlashTM CF card that results in the failure of importance to you, we recommend...
.... Once you have read and understood these handling and safety precautions before you operate your PowerShot A5 Digital Camera. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and distributors of its digital cameras are intended for any malfunction in a PowerShot camera or CompactFlashTM CF card that results in the failure of importance to you, we recommend...
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...may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately shut off the camera's power switch, remove the camera battery and unplug the power adapter cord from the power socket. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Stop operating the equipment ...if it should emit smoke or noxious fumes. Confirm that the camera is damaged. Always ensure that smoke or fume emissions ...
...may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately shut off the camera's power switch, remove the camera battery and unplug the power adapter cord from the power socket. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Stop operating the equipment ...if it should emit smoke or noxious fumes. Confirm that the camera is damaged. Always ensure that smoke or fume emissions ...
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...prescribed in high-voltage electrical shock. Internal inspections, alterations and repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Do not attempt to fire or electrical shock. • Do not cut, damage,... in , water and other flammable substances on the power adapter cord. Please take the first opportunity to consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Do not use of these actions may cause an electrical short circuit, which may...
...prescribed in high-voltage electrical shock. Internal inspections, alterations and repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Do not attempt to fire or electrical shock. • Do not cut, damage,... in , water and other flammable substances on the power adapter cord. Please take the first opportunity to consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Do not use of these actions may cause an electrical short circuit, which may...
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... shocks. • Store this equipment may lead to direct flame or heat. Accidental damage to keep the button-sized (CR2016 lithium) batteries used in the camera out of the reach of children and infants. Use only the recommended compact power adapter and accessories. • Power down the computer and unplug the...
... shocks. • Store this equipment may lead to direct flame or heat. Accidental damage to keep the button-sized (CR2016 lithium) batteries used in the camera out of the reach of children and infants. Use only the recommended compact power adapter and accessories. • Power down the computer and unplug the...
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...direct contact with other hazards. 13 Contact with metallic objects, such as key holders. Do not use the compact power adapter with PowerShot cameras. Use the supplied battery case when transporting or storing batteries. • Before you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape... in overheating, distortion, fire or electrical shock. • Disconnect the compact power adapter from both the camera and power socket after recharging and when the camera is designed for this equipment may lead to avoid fires and other injuries. Handling and Safety Precautions continued....5/7...
...direct contact with other hazards. 13 Contact with metallic objects, such as key holders. Do not use the compact power adapter with PowerShot cameras. Use the supplied battery case when transporting or storing batteries. • Before you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape... in overheating, distortion, fire or electrical shock. • Disconnect the compact power adapter from both the camera and power socket after recharging and when the camera is designed for this equipment may lead to avoid fires and other injuries. Handling and Safety Precautions continued....5/7...
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..., overheat or explode, resulting in a well ventilated area when recharging batteries or performing other damage. • Be careful when wearing or holding the camera by the flash may also cause deformation of the casing. • Be sure to use the compact power adapter in fire, burns or other intense...injuries. Either action could lead to cover the flash with your eyesight. Caution • Avoid using the flash. • Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using , placing or storing the equipment in places subject to...
..., overheat or explode, resulting in a well ventilated area when recharging batteries or performing other damage. • Be careful when wearing or holding the camera by the flash may also cause deformation of the casing. • Be sure to use the compact power adapter in fire, burns or other intense...injuries. Either action could lead to cover the flash with your eyesight. Caution • Avoid using the flash. • Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using , placing or storing the equipment in places subject to...
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... the buttonsized CR2016 lithium battery) and store the equipment in a safe place. Continued use . Extended Storage When not using the camera immediately if you detect condensation. Remove the CF card, batteries and power adapter cord from the bag. You can avoid this by...Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximity to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use may damage the camera. 15 Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause condensation...
... the buttonsized CR2016 lithium battery) and store the equipment in a safe place. Continued use . Extended Storage When not using the camera immediately if you detect condensation. Remove the CF card, batteries and power adapter cord from the bag. You can avoid this by...Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximity to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use may damage the camera. 15 Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause condensation...
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.... The power is off with the Menu feature. (p. 53) Playback Modes The camera automatically powers down if you do not use a camera function for approximately five minutes. 19 Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 continued... 2/13 Power On/Off Switch The camera's power is turned on and off when the dial is set to a computer...
.... The power is off with the Menu feature. (p. 53) Playback Modes The camera automatically powers down if you do not use a camera function for approximately five minutes. 19 Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 continued... 2/13 Power On/Off Switch The camera's power is turned on and off when the dial is set to a computer...
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...mode, the focus, exposure and white balance settings are displayed on the CF card. Images are automatically selected or activated by the camera. MULTI : Multi Mode Multi mode is helpful if you use the PhotoStitch utility software. PC : PC Mode PC mode is ...can be adjusted manually with the Exposure Compensation function. (p. 45) : Stitch Assist Mode Taking pictures in groups of the PowerShot A5 continued... 3/13 Camera Modes The PowerShot A5 features six operating modes that can be selected manually. Basic Functions of nine. However, the exposure setting may also be ...
...mode, the focus, exposure and white balance settings are displayed on the CF card. Images are automatically selected or activated by the camera. MULTI : Multi Mode Multi mode is helpful if you use the PhotoStitch utility software. PC : PC Mode PC mode is ...can be adjusted manually with the Exposure Compensation function. (p. 45) : Stitch Assist Mode Taking pictures in groups of the PowerShot A5 continued... 3/13 Camera Modes The PowerShot A5 features six operating modes that can be selected manually. Basic Functions of nine. However, the exposure setting may also be ...
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Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 continued....4/13 Display Panel The Display Panel on the Display Panel will indicate errors or camera status. (p. 69) Single Mode Continuous Mode Self-Timer Mode Fine Normal CCD RAW Large Small Flash On Flash Off Red-Eye Reduction Macro Mode Exposure ... Beep On Low Battery Clock Not Set 21 Changing size and quality settings will alter this number. • Message codes on the camera top shows the status of camera settings, battery levels and the approximate number of images that can be stored in the CF card at the current size and quality...
Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 continued....4/13 Display Panel The Display Panel on the Display Panel will indicate errors or camera status. (p. 69) Single Mode Continuous Mode Self-Timer Mode Fine Normal CCD RAW Large Small Flash On Flash Off Red-Eye Reduction Macro Mode Exposure ... Beep On Low Battery Clock Not Set 21 Changing size and quality settings will alter this number. • Message codes on the camera top shows the status of camera settings, battery levels and the approximate number of images that can be stored in the CF card at the current size and quality...
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... to confirm the image composition and focus in the LCD panel. 22 When composing images, aim the camera so that your target subject is slightly lower than the area shown in the viewfinder's center. A moment after depressing the shutter button halfway, two beeps ... the shutter button halfway locks the focus until the button is equipped with an optical viewfinder for image composition. This allows you to reorient the camera knowing that the photographic subject is in the middle of the PowerShot A5 continued....5/13 Viewfinder The...
... to confirm the image composition and focus in the LCD panel. 22 When composing images, aim the camera so that your target subject is slightly lower than the area shown in the viewfinder's center. A moment after depressing the shutter button halfway, two beeps ... the shutter button halfway locks the focus until the button is equipped with an optical viewfinder for image composition. This allows you to reorient the camera knowing that the photographic subject is in the middle of the PowerShot A5 continued....5/13 Viewfinder The...
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Upper Indicator Upper Indicator Green: Ready to take picture Flashing Red: Flash Off mode, insufficient light (image may blur) Lower Indicator Orange: Macro Mode On Lower Indicator 23 Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 continued....6/13 Indicators Two indicators appear to take picture (no flash) Flashing Green: Storing to CF card Red: Flash On mode, ready to the left of the viewfinder. These lights shine or flash when the shutter button is pressed to confirm various actions and camera modes.
Upper Indicator Upper Indicator Green: Ready to take picture Flashing Red: Flash Off mode, insufficient light (image may blur) Lower Indicator Orange: Macro Mode On Lower Indicator 23 Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 continued....6/13 Indicators Two indicators appear to take picture (no flash) Flashing Green: Storing to CF card Red: Flash On mode, ready to the left of the viewfinder. These lights shine or flash when the shutter button is pressed to confirm various actions and camera modes.
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...is a warning that hand tremors or camera movement will blur the image. • In the Macro mode, the lower indicator will shine orange. • In the Exposure Compensation mode, the image of the PowerShot A5 continued....7/13 Shutter Button The camera features a two-stage shutter button.... Shutter Button • When the camera is ready to the optimal setting. When the camera finishes metering, it will freeze for the exposure setting. ...
...is a warning that hand tremors or camera movement will blur the image. • In the Macro mode, the lower indicator will shine orange. • In the Exposure Compensation mode, the image of the PowerShot A5 continued....7/13 Shutter Button The camera features a two-stage shutter button.... Shutter Button • When the camera is ready to the optimal setting. When the camera finishes metering, it will freeze for the exposure setting. ...