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... data due to a mistaken operation or malfunction of the camera, the software, the CompactFlashTM cards (CF cards), personal computers, peripheral devices, or use this Guide is accurate and complete, no warranties for any time without prior written permission of Canon Inc. reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at any errors or omissions. Trademark Acknowledgments • Canon and PowerShot...
... data due to a mistaken operation or malfunction of the camera, the software, the CompactFlashTM cards (CF cards), personal computers, peripheral devices, or use this Guide is accurate and complete, no warranties for any time without prior written permission of Canon Inc. reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at any errors or omissions. Trademark Acknowledgments • Canon and PowerShot...
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Windows Loading Images onto a Windows Computer This chapter introduces the software contained on the PowerShot A50 Solution Disk, explaining how to install each software program for assistance. 3 Please consult the on -screen guides (p. 20). Bundled Software and Guides 4 Computer System Requirements 5 Installing the Software 6 Connecting to the respective on -screen guides and help files accompanying each program and load images onto the computer. For instructions on using a PC card slot or PC card reader to load images, refer to...
Windows Loading Images onto a Windows Computer This chapter introduces the software contained on the PowerShot A50 Solution Disk, explaining how to install each software program for assistance. 3 Please consult the on -screen guides (p. 20). Bundled Software and Guides 4 Computer System Requirements 5 Installing the Software 6 Connecting to the respective on -screen guides and help files accompanying each program and load images onto the computer. For instructions on using a PC card slot or PC card reader to load images, refer to...
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Loading Images with ZoomBrowser ZoomBrowser is showing in the Camera Model list box. Turn the camera's Mode Dial to the computer (p. 9). 2. Click the [IMPORT IMAGES] button at their thumbnails. If you have trouble, try progressively slower speeds. 10 Start ZoomBrowser. Attach the camera to the [PC] position. 3. The TWAIN Driver window will appear. 5. Confirm or select the correct camera model and communication settings (communications port and baud rate). • Confirm that [PowerShot A50] is...
Loading Images with ZoomBrowser ZoomBrowser is showing in the Camera Model list box. Turn the camera's Mode Dial to the computer (p. 9). 2. Click the [IMPORT IMAGES] button at their thumbnails. If you have trouble, try progressively slower speeds. 10 Start ZoomBrowser. Attach the camera to the [PC] position. 3. The TWAIN Driver window will appear. 5. Confirm or select the correct camera model and communication settings (communications port and baud rate). • Confirm that [PowerShot A50] is...
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... trouble, try progressively slower speeds. 6. Click the Windows [Start] menu and select [Programs], [PowerShot Utilities TimeTunnel] and [TimeTunnel 2.4]. 4. The Camera Model and Communication Settings dialogs may automatically appear the first time you in the list box. Start TimeTunnel. Confirm that [PowerShot A50] is highlighted in a time tunnel. 1. Loading Images with TimeTunnel TimeTunnel is connected. Registered images are not sure, click the [Detect] button. Turn the camera's Mode Dial to view the Using TimeTunnel guide...
... trouble, try progressively slower speeds. 6. Click the Windows [Start] menu and select [Programs], [PowerShot Utilities TimeTunnel] and [TimeTunnel 2.4]. 4. The Camera Model and Communication Settings dialogs may automatically appear the first time you in the list box. Start TimeTunnel. Confirm that [PowerShot A50] is highlighted in a time tunnel. 1. Loading Images with TimeTunnel TimeTunnel is connected. Registered images are not sure, click the [Detect] button. Turn the camera's Mode Dial to view the Using TimeTunnel guide...
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...] button to view it . • Click the [Communication Settings] button to display the Communication Settings dialog. Select the COM port to which the interface cable is easy to Computer] option instead (p. 9). 14 It is connected. If it is highlighted in a PC card slot, select the [Connect to shoot images for merging images into panoramas. Start PhotoStitch Camera Direct. • Click the Windows [Start] menu and select [Programs], [PowerShot Utilities PhotoStitch] and [PhotoStitch Camera Direct...
...] button to view it . • Click the [Communication Settings] button to display the Communication Settings dialog. Select the COM port to which the interface cable is easy to Computer] option instead (p. 9). 14 It is connected. If it is highlighted in a PC card slot, select the [Connect to shoot images for merging images into panoramas. Start PhotoStitch Camera Direct. • Click the Windows [Start] menu and select [Programs], [PowerShot Utilities PhotoStitch] and [PhotoStitch Camera Direct...
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... COM port to which slides are loading images from your PowerShot A50. Click the [Yes] button to view it . • To select the communication settings, click the [File] menu and select [Connection Settings] and [Communication Settings] to view the Using SlideShowMaker guide. If you are shown or add images from a CF card in which the interface cable is not, select it or the [No] button to proceed directly to Camera] button. 7.
... COM port to which slides are loading images from your PowerShot A50. Click the [Yes] button to view it . • To select the communication settings, click the [File] menu and select [Connection Settings] and [Communication Settings] to view the Using SlideShowMaker guide. If you are shown or add images from a CF card in which the interface cable is not, select it or the [No] button to proceed directly to Camera] button. 7.
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... dialog will appear. 18 Click the [File] menu and select [Digital Camera] and [Canon PowerShot]. 8. The TWAIN Driver window will appear. 5. Loading Images with Ulead PhotoImpact Ulead PhotoImpact is used to load images into PhotoImpact from the second time onward. 7. Start PhotoImpact. Click the button beside "Click to the [PC] position. 3. Turn the camera's Mode Dial to begin acquiring using default settings." Click the Windows [Start] menu and select [Programs], [Ulead PhotoImpact 4.2] and...
... dialog will appear. 18 Click the [File] menu and select [Digital Camera] and [Canon PowerShot]. 8. The TWAIN Driver window will appear. 5. Loading Images with Ulead PhotoImpact Ulead PhotoImpact is used to load images into PhotoImpact from the second time onward. 7. Start PhotoImpact. Click the button beside "Click to the [PC] position. 3. Turn the camera's Mode Dial to begin acquiring using default settings." Click the Windows [Start] menu and select [Programs], [Ulead PhotoImpact 4.2] and...
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... window. Click the [Camera] button. • If you are set according to the help file and the on the same CF card, the Select Folder dialog may appear the first time you have trouble, try progressively slower speeds. 10. Refer to the instructions in Step 9. • If images have been recorded in both the "Design rule for Camera File system format" and the CIFF format on -screen guide, Ulead PhotoImpact User Guide...
... window. Click the [Camera] button. • If you are set according to the help file and the on the same CF card, the Select Folder dialog may appear the first time you have trouble, try progressively slower speeds. 10. Refer to the instructions in Step 9. • If images have been recorded in both the "Design rule for Camera File system format" and the CIFF format on -screen guide, Ulead PhotoImpact User Guide...
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... time without the prior written permission of Canon Inc. • Canon Inc. Canon Inc. CompactFlash is accurate and complete, no warranties for any means, without prior notice. • No part of this guide before attempting to ensure that you for purchasing a Canon PowerShot A50, the easy-to-use the camera. 4 Disclaimer • While every effort has been made to use digital camera with a wide-angle zoom lens...
... time without the prior written permission of Canon Inc. • Canon Inc. Canon Inc. CompactFlash is accurate and complete, no warranties for any means, without prior notice. • No part of this guide before attempting to ensure that you for purchasing a Canon PowerShot A50, the easy-to-use the camera. 4 Disclaimer • While every effort has been made to use digital camera with a wide-angle zoom lens...
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... Menu Language 28 Setting the Date and Time 29 Quick Start Taking Pictures 32 Taking pictures in Auto Mode 32 Replaying Images 34 Replaying Images in PLAY Mode ........ 34 Replaying Images in MULTI Mode ...... 34 6 Erasing Images 36 Erasing Images from a CF Card 36 Detailed Guide to the Functions Basic Functions 40 Image Size and Quality Specifications 40 Power On/Off Switch 41 Camera Modes 42 Display Panel 43 Viewfinder 44 Indicators 45 Upper Indicator 45 Lower Indicator 45 Buttons 46 Shutter Button 46 Pressing Halfway 46 Pressing Fully 46 Rapid Shot Function...
... Menu Language 28 Setting the Date and Time 29 Quick Start Taking Pictures 32 Taking pictures in Auto Mode 32 Replaying Images 34 Replaying Images in PLAY Mode ........ 34 Replaying Images in MULTI Mode ...... 34 6 Erasing Images 36 Erasing Images from a CF Card 36 Detailed Guide to the Functions Basic Functions 40 Image Size and Quality Specifications 40 Power On/Off Switch 41 Camera Modes 42 Display Panel 43 Viewfinder 44 Indicators 45 Upper Indicator 45 Lower Indicator 45 Buttons 46 Shutter Button 46 Pressing Halfway 46 Pressing Fully 46 Rapid Shot Function...
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... Continuous/Self-Timer/+ Button ......... 49 Flash/- Button 51 MACRO/JUMP Button 52 LCD/VIDEO Button 54 MENU Button 54 SET Button 55 Mode Dial Functions 56 Lock 56 Auto Mode 56 Program Mode 57 Stitch Assist Mode 58 Play Mode 59 Multi Mode 59 PC Mode 60 Stitch Assist Mode 61 Procedures for Shooting Horizontal/ Vertical Sequences ....... 63 Procedures for Shooting 2 x 2 (Matrix) Sequences 65 Menu Features 68 Basic Menu Operations 69 Record Menu 70 Quality 70 +/- (Exp 72 White Balance 73 Slow Shutter 74 Play Menu 75 Show/Hide Info 75 Erase...
... Continuous/Self-Timer/+ Button ......... 49 Flash/- Button 51 MACRO/JUMP Button 52 LCD/VIDEO Button 54 MENU Button 54 SET Button 55 Mode Dial Functions 56 Lock 56 Auto Mode 56 Program Mode 57 Stitch Assist Mode 58 Play Mode 59 Multi Mode 59 PC Mode 60 Stitch Assist Mode 61 Procedures for Shooting Horizontal/ Vertical Sequences ....... 63 Procedures for Shooting 2 x 2 (Matrix) Sequences 65 Menu Features 68 Basic Menu Operations 69 Record Menu 70 Quality 70 +/- (Exp 72 White Balance 73 Slow Shutter 74 Play Menu 75 Show/Hide Info 75 Erase...
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... lights shine or flash to cease before removing the battery. 45 Basic Functions To warn you press the shutter button. You are advised to replace the battery when this beeping has stopped. Never open the battery cover or CF card slot cover until the operation is flashing. Opening either cover could corrupt the data being written to the CF card. Transferring image data to PC Red: Flash On mode, ready to take picture (no flash) Flashing Green: Recording to...
... lights shine or flash to cease before removing the battery. 45 Basic Functions To warn you press the shutter button. You are advised to replace the battery when this beeping has stopped. Never open the battery cover or CF card slot cover until the operation is flashing. Opening either cover could corrupt the data being written to the CF card. Transferring image data to PC Red: Flash On mode, ready to take picture (no flash) Flashing Green: Recording to...
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... indicators will flash green while image data is not available in the camera's on -board memory, a second shot can take the next picture. • If you wish to take a shot. • If the LCD panel is turned off and the Review function is set to On, a preview of the LCD panel as you take many pictures at short intervals, use the Continuous mode. (p. 49) • The rapid shot function is being written to the CF card...
... indicators will flash green while image data is not available in the camera's on -board memory, a second shot can take the next picture. • If you wish to take a shot. • If the LCD panel is turned off and the Review function is set to On, a preview of the LCD panel as you take many pictures at short intervals, use the Continuous mode. (p. 49) • The rapid shot function is being written to the CF card...
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... image. The shutter will be shot continuously until the internal memory is automatically set to Small. • The icon indicates the Self-Timer mode. Self-Timer Procedures • With the Self-Timer mode activated, the shutter activates 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. If the shutter button is pressed continuously, up to the next option. Menu Button: This button moves the selection to 15 frames will automatically activate 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Play Mode...
... image. The shutter will be shot continuously until the internal memory is automatically set to Small. • The icon indicates the Self-Timer mode. Self-Timer Procedures • With the Self-Timer mode activated, the shutter activates 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. If the shutter button is pressed continuously, up to the next option. Menu Button: This button moves the selection to 15 frames will automatically activate 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Play Mode...
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... to any image that you wish to 50cm) distant from the lens can be shot in Stitch Assist Mode FLASH Button • The Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Flash On and Flash Off modes can be set with the Macro button. MACRO Button • The Macro mode for shooting photographic subjects 6.7 to 20in. (17 to replace and take the shot. Retaking a Picture • In this mode, repeatedly pressing the + button enables you have completed shooting a sequence, press the SET button to...
... to any image that you wish to 50cm) distant from the lens can be shot in Stitch Assist Mode FLASH Button • The Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Flash On and Flash Off modes can be set with the Macro button. MACRO Button • The Macro mode for shooting photographic subjects 6.7 to 20in. (17 to replace and take the shot. Retaking a Picture • In this mode, repeatedly pressing the + button enables you have completed shooting a sequence, press the SET button to...
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... formatting a CF card erases all data from the card, not just the images. • After the CF card is reformatted, checking and fixing it with the camera. • Images shot in a single folder. • Whenever the battery is removed from the camera, the last used folder is highly 88 recommended. Format This function enables you to operate correctly, a corrupted CF card may be contained in Continuous or Stitch Assist mode are saved into the same folder...
... formatting a CF card erases all data from the card, not just the images. • After the CF card is reformatted, checking and fixing it with the camera. • Images shot in a single folder. • Whenever the battery is removed from the camera, the last used folder is highly 88 recommended. Format This function enables you to operate correctly, a corrupted CF card may be contained in Continuous or Stitch Assist mode are saved into the same folder...
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Appendices 96 Troubleshooting Problem Camera will not operate Camera will not shoot Cause(s) Battery cover lock not in lock position 2CR5 lithium battery is inserted the wrong way Insufficient battery power (Display panel flashes [Lb]) Incorrect battery type Poor contact between battery and camera terminals Mode Dial is set to the L (Lock) position Flash is charging ( icon flashes) Solution(s) • Slide the battery cover lock into the locked position. • Install the 2CR5 lithium battery with the terminals oriented toward the...
Appendices 96 Troubleshooting Problem Camera will not operate Camera will not shoot Cause(s) Battery cover lock not in lock position 2CR5 lithium battery is inserted the wrong way Insufficient battery power (Display panel flashes [Lb]) Incorrect battery type Poor contact between battery and camera terminals Mode Dial is set to the L (Lock) position Flash is charging ( icon flashes) Solution(s) • Slide the battery cover lock into the locked position. • Install the 2CR5 lithium battery with the terminals oriented toward the...
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... error code displays directly after taking a picture, shot may flash with Play function. : 2CR5 lithium battery or Battery Pack NB-5H charge low. Lb: Insufficient battery charge to a PC in the Display Panel. PC: Camera connected to operate camera. Check image with the insertion of a new 2CR5 lithium battery too, depending on the operating conditions). : Button battery charge low and date and/or the date and time settings lost. Appendices 100 The significance of the message is being read for display. Lock it. Turn Mode...
... error code displays directly after taking a picture, shot may flash with Play function. : 2CR5 lithium battery or Battery Pack NB-5H charge low. Lb: Insufficient battery charge to a PC in the Display Panel. PC: Camera connected to operate camera. Check image with the insertion of a new 2CR5 lithium battery too, depending on the operating conditions). : Button battery charge low and date and/or the date and time settings lost. Appendices 100 The significance of the message is being read for display. Lock it. Turn Mode...
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... Battery Cover lock 16, 20 Battery Installation 20, 91 Battery Pack NB-5H 18 Beep 85 Button Battery 91 Button Battery holder 92 C Camera Modes 42 Cancel Order 84 CCD RAW 40, 70, 71 CF Card 24 CF Card Slot Cover 16, 24 CF Card Types 25 Clear Marks 79 Clock Not Set Icon 43, 91, 100 Compact Power Adapter CA-PS100/100E 18, 23 Continuous Mode 49 Continuous/Self-Timer/+Button 17, 49 D Date/Time...
... Battery Cover lock 16, 20 Battery Installation 20, 91 Battery Pack NB-5H 18 Beep 85 Button Battery 91 Button Battery holder 92 C Camera Modes 42 Cancel Order 84 CCD RAW 40, 70, 71 CF Card 24 CF Card Slot Cover 16, 24 CF Card Types 25 Clear Marks 79 Clock Not Set Icon 43, 91, 100 Compact Power Adapter CA-PS100/100E 18, 23 Continuous Mode 49 Continuous/Self-Timer/+Button 17, 49 D Date/Time...
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... Play Time 80 Playback Modes 42 Power Off 41 Power On 41 106 Power Save 85 Power Save Function 32 Pressing Fully 33, 46 Pressing Halfway 33, 46 Print Order 81 Print Type 82 Program Mode 57 Property 84 Protect 77 Q Quality 40, 70 R Rapid Shot Function 47 Record Menu 70 Red-Eye Reduction Lamp 15, 51 Red-Eye Reduction Mode 51 Repeat 81 Review 86 S Select Image 83 Self-Timer Button 17, 49 Self-Timer Mode 49 SET Button 17, 69 Setup Menu 85 Shooting Modes 42...
... Play Time 80 Playback Modes 42 Power Off 41 Power On 41 106 Power Save 85 Power Save Function 32 Pressing Fully 33, 46 Pressing Halfway 33, 46 Print Order 81 Print Type 82 Program Mode 57 Property 84 Protect 77 Q Quality 40, 70 R Rapid Shot Function 47 Record Menu 70 Red-Eye Reduction Lamp 15, 51 Red-Eye Reduction Mode 51 Repeat 81 Review 86 S Select Image 83 Self-Timer Button 17, 49 Self-Timer Mode 49 SET Button 17, 69 Setup Menu 85 Shooting Modes 42...