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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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... In addition, placement of the strap around the child's neck could result in suffocation. • Be particularly careful to the camera or batteries by the flash may lead to the intense light produced by a child could injure your eyesight. • Do not trigger the optional ...camera, please ensure that could result in the camera out of the reach of children. Seek medical assistance immediately if a child swallows a battery. • Do not use of these substances may injure eyesight. In particular, remain at other flammable substances on the following pages are intended...
... In addition, placement of the strap around the child's neck could result in suffocation. • Be particularly careful to the camera or batteries by the flash may lead to the intense light produced by a child could injure your eyesight. • Do not trigger the optional ...camera, please ensure that could result in the camera out of the reach of children. Seek medical assistance immediately if a child swallows a battery. • Do not use of these substances may injure eyesight. In particular, remain at other flammable substances on the following pages are intended...
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... event that water or other liquids. Replace a broken or damaged power adapter cord. 11 Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Prevent the equipment from the electrical outlet. Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical...high-voltage electrical shock. 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. Disassembly or alteration may lead to fire or electrical shock. Internal inspections, ...
... event that water or other liquids. Replace a broken or damaged power adapter cord. 11 Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Prevent the equipment from the electrical outlet. Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical...high-voltage electrical shock. 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. Disassembly or alteration may lead to fire or electrical shock. Internal inspections, ...
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...accessories. • Power down the computer and unplug the power adapter cord before attempting to connect the interface cable to avoid the risk of a battery. It could damage the casing. Pulling on the flexible portion of the cord may damage or expose the wire and insulation, creating the potential ... objects, such as key holders. There is serious risk of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other injuries. Such exposure may damage the batteries and lead to the leakage of other materials in waste containers may result in your hands are wet. Read This First • Do not ...
...accessories. • Power down the computer and unplug the power adapter cord before attempting to connect the interface cable to avoid the risk of a battery. It could damage the casing. Pulling on the flexible portion of the cord may damage or expose the wire and insulation, creating the potential ... objects, such as key holders. There is serious risk of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other injuries. Such exposure may damage the batteries and lead to the leakage of other materials in waste containers may result in your hands are wet. Read This First • Do not ...
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... and other products or batteries. Use only recommended batteries and accessories. • Use only Compact Power Adapter CA-PS100/100E to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in use. Use of other injuries. Leaving it connected for exclusive use with the PowerShot A50. Ensure that could result... in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings. Read This First • Use of batteries not expressly recommended for this equipment may cause it to overheat, distort or...
... and other products or batteries. Use only recommended batteries and accessories. • Use only Compact Power Adapter CA-PS100/100E to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in use. Use of other injuries. Leaving it connected for exclusive use with the PowerShot A50. Ensure that could result... in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings. Read This First • Use of batteries not expressly recommended for this equipment may cause it to overheat, distort or...
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... 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. If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Stop using the camera for extended periods of... 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. Extended Storage When not using the camera immediately if you detect ...
... 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. If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Stop using the camera for extended periods of... 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. Extended Storage When not using the camera immediately if you detect ...
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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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... Adapter 18 CA-PS100/100E 2. To confirm the package contents, see the back of the System Map packaged with your camera. Camera Setup Camera Setup Battery Pack 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. • Once the...
... Adapter 18 CA-PS100/100E 2. To confirm the package contents, see the back of the System Map packaged with your camera. Camera Setup Camera Setup Battery Pack 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. • Once the...
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...from a completely discharged 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 24 hours at a time. • Do ...minute amount while it is left in a cool dry place. Since continual discharge will vary with the ambient temperature and charge state of the battery pack, you should remove it from the outlet when charging is complete or the compact power adapter is not in use and store it in...
...from a completely discharged 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 24 hours at a time. • Do ...minute amount while it is left in a cool dry place. Since continual discharge will vary with the ambient temperature and charge state of the battery pack, you should remove it from the outlet when charging is complete or the compact power adapter is not in use and store it in...
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Ensure that the Mode Dial is turned to the release position and open the battery cover. 3. Slide the battery cover lock to the L (Lock) position (power off). 2. 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 insert Battery Pack NB-5H or 2CR5 lithium battery into the camera. Fully charge Battery Pack NB-5H before using it for the first time. 1.
Ensure that the Mode Dial is turned to the release position and open the battery cover. 3. Slide the battery cover lock to the L (Lock) position (power off). 2. 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 insert Battery Pack NB-5H or 2CR5 lithium battery into the camera. Fully charge Battery Pack NB-5H before using it for the first time. 1.
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...the reserve power source for a few shots. Do not remove the button battery because it is in another camera. Even new batteries may only provide power for the date and time settings. 2CR5 Lithium Batteries • Please note that the battery cover lock is used at close to 32˚F (0˚C) , ...keep the LCD panel off and compose images with the optical viewfinder. • Even if the battery charge appears to use it for an extended period. The camera will not operate unless the lock is helpful to slip your pocket immediately prior...
...the reserve power source for a few shots. Do not remove the button battery because it is in another camera. Even new batteries may only provide power for the date and time settings. 2CR5 Lithium Batteries • Please note that the battery cover lock is used at close to 32˚F (0˚C) , ...keep the LCD panel off and compose images with the optical viewfinder. • Even if the battery charge appears to use it for an extended period. The camera will not operate unless the lock is helpful to slip your pocket immediately prior...
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...the same type. 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 image every 5 seconds.) 22 Results will be using the camera frequently at ... shooting conditions and camera modes. (Shooting: room temperature, Large/Fine, zoom used, flash fired once every four shots. 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. 280 ...
...the same type. 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 image every 5 seconds.) 22 Results will be using the camera frequently at ... shooting conditions and camera modes. (Shooting: room temperature, Large/Fine, zoom used, flash fired once every four shots. 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. 280 ...
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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... a battery pack while in use with Battery Pack NB-5H. 23 DC Coupler DR-100A Compact Power Adapter CA-PS100/100E Cable Cover DC Indicator DC Terminal • Please note...
... 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... a battery pack while in use with Battery Pack NB-5H. 23 DC Coupler DR-100A Compact Power Adapter CA-PS100/100E Cable Cover DC Indicator DC Terminal • Please note...
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... - Actual totals may lead to a malfunction. If condensation forms 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 Fine quality. • Image totals are uncompressed. • N refers to Normal quality, F to a CF card...
... - Actual totals may lead to a malfunction. If condensation forms 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 Fine quality. • Image totals are uncompressed. • N refers to Normal quality, F to a CF card...
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Do not open the battery cover or CF card slot cover while this indicator is flashing (p.47). p. 86 Focusing on the CF card. p. 51 Shooting in Backlit or Bright Conditions (...
Do not open the battery cover or CF card slot cover while this indicator is flashing (p.47). p. 86 Focusing on the CF card. p. 51 Shooting in Backlit or Bright Conditions (...
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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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...indicator flashes green when data such as images or print information is flashing. Wait for the write operation and beeping to cease before removing the battery. 45 Basic Functions Transferring image data to PC Red: Flash On mode, ready to take picture (no flash) Flashing Green: Recording to ... until this shows. Opening either cover could corrupt the data being written to the CF card. You are advised to replace the battery when this beeping has stopped. These lights shine or flash to confirm various actions and camera modes when you against attempting to remove...
...indicator flashes green when data such as images or print information is flashing. Wait for the write operation and beeping to cease before removing the battery. 45 Basic Functions Transferring image data to PC Red: Flash On mode, ready to take picture (no flash) Flashing Green: Recording to ... until this shows. Opening either cover could corrupt the data being written to the CF card. You are advised to replace the battery when this beeping has stopped. These lights shine or flash to confirm various actions and camera modes when you against attempting to remove...
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... 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 select between the various shooting and playback modes featured on the PowerShot A50. The icon displays in use this mode for this...
... 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 select between the various shooting and playback modes featured on the PowerShot A50. The icon displays in use this mode for this...
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... show once it reaches the last image. • When it is active. The print specifications for the PowerShot A50 conform to the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standard, allowing your prints to use up the battery charge, it is set to on, the power save function will still end the slide show is...
... show once it reaches the last image. • When it is active. The print specifications for the PowerShot A50 conform to the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standard, allowing your prints to use up the battery charge, it is set to on, the power save function will still end the slide show is...
