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Table of Contents Read This First 9 Handling and Safety Precautions .......... 9 Guide to Components 15 Camera Setup 18 Charging the Battery Pack 18 Installing the Battery Pack 20 Using the Camera with an AC Power Source 23 Inserting a CF Card 24 Attaching the Wrist Strap 27 Setting the Menu Language 28 ...
Table of Contents Read This First 9 Handling and Safety Precautions .......... 9 Guide to Components 15 Camera Setup 18 Charging the Battery Pack 18 Installing the Battery Pack 20 Using the Camera with an AC Power Source 23 Inserting a CF Card 24 Attaching the Wrist Strap 27 Setting the Menu Language 28 ...
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Format 88 Language 89 Other Functions 90 Connecting to a TV 90 Changing the Button Battery 91 Changing the Recording Format ........ 94 Appendices 95 Camera Maintenance 95 Troubleshooting 96 List of Message Codes 100 List of Messages 101 Specifications 102 Index 105 Customer Support 107 8
Format 88 Language 89 Other Functions 90 Connecting to a TV 90 Changing the Button Battery 91 Changing the Recording Format ........ 94 Appendices 95 Camera Maintenance 95 Troubleshooting 96 List of Message Codes 100 List of Messages 101 Specifications 102 Index 105 Customer Support 107 8
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...eyesight. • Do not trigger the optional flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Seek medical assistance immediately if a child swallows a battery. • Do not use of these substances may injure eyesight. Warnings • Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at ...placement of children. Exposure to the intense light produced by a child could result in suffocation. • Be particularly careful to keep the button batteries (CR2016 lithium) used in the camera out of the reach of the strap around the child's neck could result in the safe and correct ...
...eyesight. • Do not trigger the optional flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Seek medical assistance immediately if a child swallows a battery. • Do not use of these substances may injure eyesight. Warnings • Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at ...placement of children. Exposure to the intense light produced by a child could result in suffocation. • Be particularly careful to keep the button batteries (CR2016 lithium) used in the camera out of the reach of the strap around the child's neck could result in the safe and correct ...
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... from the electrical outlet. Immediately power off the camera: turn the Mode Dial to the L (Lock) position and remove the camera battery or unplug the compact power adapter from the electrical outlet. Replace a broken or damaged power adapter cord. 11 Please consult your camera distributor...turn the Mode Dial to the L (Lock) position and remove the camera battery or unplug the compact power adapter from contact with a soft, absorbent cloth. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Do not cut, damage, alter or place...
... from the electrical outlet. Immediately power off the camera: turn the Mode Dial to the L (Lock) position and remove the camera battery or unplug the compact power adapter from the electrical outlet. Replace a broken or damaged power adapter cord. 11 Please consult your camera distributor...turn the Mode Dial to the L (Lock) position and remove the camera battery or unplug the compact power adapter from contact with a soft, absorbent cloth. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Do not cut, damage, alter or place...
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...power adapter cord before attempting to connect the interface cable to avoid the risk of electrical shock. • Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose it with the metallic components of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to ...overheating, burns and other hazards. Discard the batteries in specialized waste facilities if available in fire, electrical shock, explosion and serious injury. • Do not attempt to disassemble, alter...
...power adapter cord before attempting to connect the interface cable to avoid the risk of electrical shock. • Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose it with the metallic components of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to ...overheating, burns and other hazards. Discard the batteries in specialized waste facilities if available in fire, electrical shock, explosion and serious injury. • Do not attempt to disassemble, alter...
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There is designed for exclusive use with the PowerShot A50. In addition, do not touch the surface of batteries not expressly recommended for long periods of time may cause it to intense sunlight and heat may also cause deformation of a car. Exposure to ...overheat, distort or catch fire. • The camera terminal of the compact power adapter cord is risk of other products or batteries. Leaving it connected for this equipment may result in overheating, distortion, fire or electrical shock. • Disconnect Compact Power Adapter CA-PS100/100E from both...
There is designed for exclusive use with the PowerShot A50. In addition, do not touch the surface of batteries not expressly recommended for long periods of time may cause it to intense sunlight and heat may also cause deformation of a car. Exposure to ...overheat, distort or catch fire. • The camera terminal of the compact power adapter cord is risk of other products or batteries. Leaving it connected for this equipment may result in overheating, distortion, fire or electrical shock. • Disconnect Compact Power Adapter CA-PS100/100E from both...
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... store the equipment in a safe place. (Do not remove the button-sized CR2016 lithium battery.) Storing the camera for extended periods with the battery pack installed will run down the battery pack and may damage the equipment. Read This First Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the... it from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use may damage the camera. 14 Remove the CF card, battery and compact power adapter (if connected) from the bag. You can avoid this by placing the equipment in close proximity to form on...
... store the equipment in a safe place. (Do not remove the button-sized CR2016 lithium battery.) Storing the camera for extended periods with the battery pack installed will run down the battery pack and may damage the equipment. Read This First Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the... it from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use may damage the camera. 14 Remove the CF card, battery and compact power adapter (if connected) from the bag. You can avoid this by placing the equipment in close proximity to form on...
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... (p. 24) • Lock for CF Card Slot Cover (p. 24) • Strap Holder (p. 27) • LCD Panel* • DC Coupler Cable Cover (p. 23) • Battery Cover (p. 20) • Battery Cover Lock (p. 20) • Tripod Socket *The LCD panel is produced with extremely highprecision manufacturing techniques, with more than 0.01% of the pixels operating...
... (p. 24) • Lock for CF Card Slot Cover (p. 24) • Strap Holder (p. 27) • LCD Panel* • DC Coupler Cable Cover (p. 23) • Battery Cover (p. 20) • Battery Cover Lock (p. 20) • Tripod Socket *The LCD panel is produced with extremely highprecision manufacturing techniques, with more than 0.01% of the pixels operating...
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.../100E and plug it in some regions. To AC Electrical Outlet AC power cord Compact Power Adapter 18 CA-PS100/100E 2. Set the battery pack into an electrical outlet. To confirm the package contents, see the back of the System Map packaged with your camera. Camera Setup... NB-5H, Compact Power Adapter CA-PS100/100E, power cords, DC Coupler DR-100A and 2CR5 lithium batteries are sold separately in the camera. 1. Charging the Battery Pack Follow the instructions below . Battery Pack NB-5H CHARGING Indicator • While charging, the CHARGING indicator on the charger will flash green....
.../100E and plug it in some regions. To AC Electrical Outlet AC power cord Compact Power Adapter 18 CA-PS100/100E 2. Set the battery pack into an electrical outlet. To confirm the package contents, see the back of the System Map packaged with your camera. Camera Setup... NB-5H, Compact Power Adapter CA-PS100/100E, power cords, DC Coupler DR-100A and 2CR5 lithium batteries are sold separately in the camera. 1. Charging the Battery Pack Follow the instructions below . Battery Pack NB-5H CHARGING Indicator • While charging, the CHARGING indicator on the charger will flash green....
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...state (as charged with Compact Power Adapter CA-PS100/100E according to standard Canon testing conditions). • Charging times will shorten the life of the battery pack. • To protect and prolong the battery pack life, do not charge it longer than Battery Pack NB-5H with the compact power adapter. • The...the outlet when charging is complete or the compact power adapter is not in use. • Do not charge batteries other than 24 hours at a time. • Do not charge the battery pack in poorly ventilated areas. • Remove the power cord from the camera when it is not in ...
...state (as charged with Compact Power Adapter CA-PS100/100E according to standard Canon testing conditions). • Charging times will shorten the life of the battery pack. • To protect and prolong the battery pack life, do not charge it longer than Battery Pack NB-5H with the compact power adapter. • The...the outlet when charging is complete or the compact power adapter is not in use. • Do not charge batteries other than 24 hours at a time. • Do not charge the battery pack in poorly ventilated areas. • Remove the power cord from the camera when it is not in ...
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Ensure that the Mode Dial is turned to insert Battery Pack NB-5H or 2CR5 lithium battery into the camera. Install the battery pack into the locked position. 20 Close the battery cover and slide the lock into the battery chamber with the terminals oriented in the direction shown. 2CR5 Battery Terminals NB-5H 4. Camera Setup Installing the Battery Pack The following describes how to the L (Lock) position (power off). 2. Fully charge Battery Pack NB-5H before using it for the first time. 1. Slide the battery cover lock to the release position and open the battery cover. 3.
Ensure that the Mode Dial is turned to insert Battery Pack NB-5H or 2CR5 lithium battery into the camera. Install the battery pack into the locked position. 20 Close the battery cover and slide the lock into the battery chamber with the terminals oriented in the direction shown. 2CR5 Battery Terminals NB-5H 4. Camera Setup Installing the Battery Pack The following describes how to the L (Lock) position (power off). 2. Fully charge Battery Pack NB-5H before using it for the first time. 1. Slide the battery cover lock to the release position and open the battery cover. 3.
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...used as the reserve power source for the date and time settings. 2CR5 Lithium Batteries • Please note that using 2CR5 lithium batteries at room temperature. • Do not use 2CR5 lithium batteries that the battery cover lock is helpful to slip your fingernail or fingertip into the indent on the... still retain a charge when used in another camera. Do not remove the button battery because it is secured. • Remove the battery pack from the camera, it is in the lock position. Even new batteries may not operate properly. 21 Camera Setup Indent • Make sure that have been ...
...used as the reserve power source for the date and time settings. 2CR5 Lithium Batteries • Please note that using 2CR5 lithium batteries at room temperature. • Do not use 2CR5 lithium batteries that the battery cover lock is helpful to slip your fingernail or fingertip into the indent on the... still retain a charge when used in another camera. Do not remove the button battery because it is secured. • Remove the battery pack from the camera, it is in the lock position. Even new batteries may not operate properly. 21 Camera Setup Indent • Make sure that have been ...
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Camera Setup • You are advised to our standard test conditions. Replay: room temperature, continuous replay of the same type. Battery Performance Battery Pack NB-5H 2CR5 Lithium Batteries (Fully charged) (New, Sanyo Brand) Shooting Capacity LCD Panel On Approx. 70 shots Approx. 80 shots LCD Panel Off Approx. ... 70 min. Approx. 100 min. • This data is generated according to use a power kit (sold separately in some regions), a charged battery pack or an AC adapter if you will vary with a new one of one image every 5 seconds.) 22 Results will be using the camera ...
Camera Setup • You are advised to our standard test conditions. Replay: room temperature, continuous replay of the same type. Battery Performance Battery Pack NB-5H 2CR5 Lithium Batteries (Fully charged) (New, Sanyo Brand) Shooting Capacity LCD Panel On Approx. 70 shots Approx. 80 shots LCD Panel Off Approx. ... 70 min. Approx. 100 min. • This data is generated according to use a power kit (sold separately in some regions), a charged battery pack or an AC adapter if you will vary with a new one of one image every 5 seconds.) 22 Results will be using the camera ...
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... power the camera with an AC power source, connect DC Coupler DR-100A to Compact Power Adapter CA-PS100/100E as shown below and replace Battery Pack NB-5H with the other end of the DC coupler. • The DC output indicator on the compact power adapter will not charge...
... power the camera with an AC power source, connect DC Coupler DR-100A to Compact Power Adapter CA-PS100/100E as shown below and replace Battery Pack NB-5H with the other end of the DC coupler. • The DC output indicator on the compact power adapter will not charge...
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... subject to Fine quality. • Image totals are based on the card and may differ according to the shooting conditions, • Do not remove the battery or remove a CF card while the camera is writing to a malfunction. CCD RAW (1280 x 960 pixels) images are uncompressed. • N refers to Normal quality, F to...
... subject to Fine quality. • Image totals are based on the card and may differ according to the shooting conditions, • Do not remove the battery or remove a CF card while the camera is writing to a malfunction. CCD RAW (1280 x 960 pixels) images are uncompressed. • N refers to Normal quality, F to...
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... On or Off .......... Pressing more firmly to Compose a Shot .. p. 54 Reviewing an Image on an Object at the Slow Shutter Speed ....... Do not open the battery cover or CF card slot cover while this indicator is flashing (p.47). Other Shooting Features Using the LCD Panel to the second stage will activate...
... On or Off .......... Pressing more firmly to Compose a Shot .. p. 54 Reviewing an Image on an Object at the Slow Shutter Speed ....... Do not open the battery cover or CF card slot cover while this indicator is flashing (p.47). Other Shooting Features Using the LCD Panel to the second stage will activate...
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Basic Functions Display Panel The Display panel 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 settings. • Changing size ... Continuous Mode Self-Timer Mode Fine Normal CCD RAW Large Small Flash On Flash Off Red-Eye Reduction Macro Mode Exposure Compensation Beep On Low Battery Clock Not Set 43
Basic Functions Display Panel The Display panel 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 settings. • Changing size ... Continuous Mode Self-Timer Mode Fine Normal CCD RAW Large Small Flash On Flash Off Red-Eye Reduction Macro Mode Exposure Compensation Beep On Low Battery Clock Not Set 43
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...being written to and reading from CF card. Wait for the write operation and beeping to replace the battery when this beeping has stopped. You are advised to cease before removing the battery. 45 Basic Functions To warn you press the shutter button. These lights shine or flash to the ...left of writing data to the CF card. • When the battery charge weakens, the LCD panel will shut off and "Lb" will sound continuously until this shows. Indicators Two indicators appear to confirm various actions...
...being written to and reading from CF card. Wait for the write operation and beeping to replace the battery when this beeping has stopped. You are advised to cease before removing the battery. 45 Basic Functions To warn you press the shutter button. These lights shine or flash to the ...left of writing data to the CF card. • When the battery charge weakens, the LCD panel will shut off and "Lb" will sound continuously until this shows. Indicators Two indicators appear to confirm various actions...
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...17 to use . The icon displays in the Display Panel when this button to select between the various shooting and playback modes featured on the PowerShot A50. The size is selected. • Self-Timer Button Use this mode is fixed at Large for normal picture taking. Buttons Available in use the...the camera power will activate 10 seconds after the shutter button is selected. Mode Dial Functions Mode Dial Functions The Mode Dial allows you change a battery, eject a CF card or connect the camera to a computer or television. 56 In Auto mode, the camera selects whether or not to 50cm...
...17 to use . The icon displays in the Display Panel when this button to select between the various shooting and playback modes featured on the PowerShot A50. The size is selected. • Self-Timer Button Use this mode is fixed at Large for normal picture taking. Buttons Available in use the...the camera power will activate 10 seconds after the shutter button is selected. Mode Dial Functions Mode Dial Functions The Mode Dial allows you change a battery, eject a CF card or connect the camera to a computer or television. 56 In Auto mode, the camera selects whether or not to 50cm...
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... and the number of prints, the print type and the image data (date and file no.) settings can be specified. The print specifications for the PowerShot A50 conform to the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standard, allowing your prints to on, the power save function will still end the slide show is... this option enables you to automatically repeat the slide show once it reaches the last image. • When it is advisable to use up the battery charge, it is set to be output at the specified parameters on a CF card can be marked for extended periods of time will use an...
... and the number of prints, the print type and the image data (date and file no.) settings can be specified. The print specifications for the PowerShot A50 conform to the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standard, allowing your prints to on, the power save function will still end the slide show is... this option enables you to automatically repeat the slide show once it reaches the last image. • When it is advisable to use up the battery charge, it is set to be output at the specified parameters on a CF card can be marked for extended periods of time will use an...