Canon Pro70 manual

This guide explains the functions of this product. Please read it to understand the corr ect handling procedur es before using the product. Hardware Guide[...]

Intr oduction Thank you for pur chasing a Canon PowerShot Pro70 Digital Camera. The PowerShot Pr o70 is a high-quality , high-resolution digital camera. Equipped with a diverse range of advanced functions, the PowerShot Pr o70 can accommodate the needs of any photographer with its easy-to-use auto mode, aperture-priority AE mode and continuous shoo[...]

1 Confirm the Contents of the Package The package in which the camera is shipped should contain the items below . Please contact your camera distributor if you should find anything missing. • PowerShot Pro70 • Lens Cap • Shoulder Strap SS-PS200 • CompactFlash™ Card (CF card) • Battery Pack NB-4H • Compact Power Adapter CA-PS200 • DC[...]

2 T ry the basic camera operations (p. 38) Installing the Batteries, CF Card and Strap (p. 23) Erase Unwanted Images (p. 84) Review Images • Check Y our Images on the Spot (p. 48) • Replay Images (p. 69) Shooting • Shooting in Auto Mode (p. 35) • Changing the Image Size and Compression Settings (p. 50) • Zoom (p. 52) • Macro Mode (p. 53[...]

3 Processing Images on a Computer (See the Software Guides) (Images that have been loaded onto a computer can be saved to hard or floppy disks.) Use and Process Images • Create Wide Images: PhotoStitch • Retouch Images: PhotoImpact • Manage Images: TimeT unnel ZoomBrowser • Create Slide Show: SlideShowMaker Replay Images • Show Presentati[...]

4 T able of Contents Read This First 7 Handling and Safety Precautions 7 Guide to Components 13 Pr eparing the Camera 23 Using the Battery Pack 23 Charging the Battery Pack 23 Installing the Battery Pack 25 Checking the Battery Charge 26 Refreshing the Battery Pack 26 Using an AC Power Source 28 Using a 2CR5 Lithium Battery 29 Replacing the Button [...]

5 Continuous Shooting Mode Settings 54 Shooting in Aperture-Priority AE Mode 56 Aperture-Priority AE Mode Settings 56 Exposure Compensation 59 Shooting with the Self-T imer 61 Shooting with the EOS Remote Switch 63 Attaching the Remote Switch 63 Shooting with the EOS Remote Switch 63 Shooting with a Flash 64 Using a 220EX or 380EX Flash 64 Using Ot[...]

6 Erasing 84 Erasing the Displayed Image Directly 84 Erasing Images Singly 85 Erasing All Images 86 Protecting Images 87 Additional Functions 89 Displaying the Setup Menu 89 Closing the Setup Menu 90 Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness 90 Setting the Beep On/Off Settings 91 Setting the Power Save Settings 91 Setting the Date/Time 93 Setting the La[...]

7 Read This First Read This First Handling and Safety Precautions Thank you for purchasing a Canon pr oduct. Please ensure that you r ead and understand these handling and safety precautions befor e you operate your PowerShot Pr o70 Digital Camera. Once you have read these instructions, we r ecommend that you keep the camera with you and try each f[...]

8 Read This First Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensur e that you have read and understood the safety precautions described below . Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly . • The safety precautions noted on the following pages ar e intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and it[...]

9 Read This First • Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly prescribed in this guide. Disassembly or alteration may r esult in high-voltage electrical shock. Internal inspections, alterations and repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by your camera distributor or a Can[...]

10 Read This First • Do not handle the power adapter cord if your hands ar e wet. Handling it with wet hands may lead to electrical shock. When unplugging the cord, ensur e that you hold the rigid portion of the plug. Pulling on the flexible portion of the cord may damage or expose the wir e and insulation, creating the potential for fir es or el[...]

11 Read This First • Before you discar d a batter y , cover the terminals with tape or other insulators to prevent dir ect contact with other objects. Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste containers may lead to fir e or explosions. Discard the batteries in specialized waste facilities if available in your area. • Use[...]

12 Read This First • Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty ar eas. Storage in these areas could lead to fire, electrical shock or other damage. • Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to str ong impacts or shocks that could lead to injury or damage the equipment when wearing or holding it by the strap. Preventing Malfunctions A[...]

13 Read This First Guide to Components Front V iew Viewfinder Window Accessory Shoe (p. 64) Mode Dial (p. 16) T erminal Cover (p. 16) Strap Holder (p. 37) Zoom Lever (p. 52) Lens Strap Holder (p. 37) Shutter Button (p. 45) Filter Mount Accepts generic filters (37 mm diameter) Please note that a portion of the filter may appear on the edges of the i[...]

14 Read This First Back View ( with LCD Monitor Open ) Strap Holder (p. 37) + Button Set Button - Button Indicators (p. 15) Microphone (pp. 67, 74) Optical Viewfinder (p. 46) Bottom V iew Control Panel (p. 17) T ripod Socket Battery Cover (p. 25) Adjustment Dial for the Optical Viewfinder T urn this dial to adjust the viewfinder focus. LCD Monitor [...]

15 Read This First Indicators These lights shine or flash when the shutter button is pressed to confirm various actions and camera modes. • Upper Indicator Green: Ready to take pictur e (no flash) Flashing Green (Fast): No autofocus lock (shutter pr essed) Flashing Green (Slow): Writing/Reading to/ from CF car d Flashing Red: Camera blur warning [...]

16 Read This First External T erminals Open the terminal cover . Remote T erminal Attach the optional EOS Remote Switch RS-80N3 here. Digital T erminal Attach an interface cable here to connect to a computer . Mode Dial The mode dial can be used to select the camera mode and turn the camera power on and off. : Lock T ur ns the camera power off. The[...]

17 Read This First Control Panel CF Button (p. 35) Menu Button The names of the three buttons above the display panel ar e written in blue or gray . • Blue indicates the function in play mode. • Gray indicates the function in either auto or program mode. Multi/Quality Button (pp. 50, 69) Jump/Drive Button (pp. 55, 61, 70) Macro Button ( ) (p. 5[...]

18 Read This First Display Panel Icons, symbols and numbers indicating the camera status (such as camera settings, the battery charge and the approximate number of images r emaining) are shown here. 1 2 21 12 0 -- ++ 1 1 1 2 2 CF card in slot 1 CF card in slot 1 is selected CF card in slot 1 incurred err or or is full CF card in slot 2 CF card in s[...]

19 Read This First 1 2 21 12 0 -- ++ Battery Status (Flashing) (Flashing) (Flashing) Charged Low battery Non-operable Low button battery Date/time not set Remaining Images and Camera Status Shooting Mode Settings Macro Mode Self-Timer Mode Single Mode Continuous Shooting Mode Exposure Compensation Settings The approximate number of images remaining[...]

20 Read This First The LCD monitor automatically shuts off when you close it all the way until it clicks. Always close the LCD monitor for protection when not in use. The LCD monitor can be set to the following positions. 1. Open the LCD monitor and tilt it 180 ° forward. In this position, shooting mode icons and messages do not appear on the LCD [...]

21 Read This First 2. Fold the LCD monitor back against the camera body until it clicks. The screen faces back and outward. Icons and messages will appear on the LCD monitor and the image will appear in its natural orientation. Please note that, unless the LCD monitor is fully folded against the camera body (until it clicks), the image will show as[...]

22 Read This First Power Save Function The camera is equipped with a power save function. When the mode dial is in any position other than lock, the power automati- cally turns off in the following cir cumstances. • Shooting The camera powers down after approxi- mately 3 minutes if a function is not accessed. • Replay The camera powers down aft[...]

23 Preparing the Camera Pr eparing the Camera Using the Battery Pack Use r echargeable Battery Pack NB-4H, which is bundled with the camera, as the battery power source. Ensur e that the battery pack has been fully charged before you install it in the camera. • Compact Power Adapter CA-PS200 can be used with power supplies ranging from 100 to 240[...]

24 Preparing the Camera 1. Attach the power cord to the compact power adapter and plug the power cord into the electrical outlet. 2. Insert the battery pack into the socket at the top of the compact power adapter . The charging indicator will flash green while it is charging. When charging is complete, the indicator will change to a steady green. C[...]

25 Preparing the Camera Installing the Battery Pack Once the battery pack has been fully charged, install it in the camera with the following procedur es. 1. Ensure that the mode dial is set to lock. 2. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow . 3. Insert the battery pack as shown. 4. Close the battery cover . Battery Pack NB-4H • Do[...]

26 Preparing the Camera Checking the Battery Charge The battery charge can be checked by turning the mode dial to the play , auto or program modes and viewing the battery icon in the display panel. (Steady): Charged (Flashing): Low Battery: replace or recharge the battery soon. (Flashing): Discharged Battery: r eplace or recharge the battery . Refr[...]

27 Preparing the Camera 2. Insert the battery pack into the socket at the top of the compact power adapter . 3. Press the refresh button on the side of the compact power adapter . The charging indicator will flash orange while refr eshing the battery pack. • Be careful not to press the refresh button a second time during the refresh cycle. If thi[...]

28 Preparing the Camera Using an AC Power Sour ce It is convenient to power the camera with the DC coupler and compact power adapter connected to an AC power sour ce when operating indoors. This is particularly r ecommended when the camera is connected to a computer and exchanging files, a r elatively power -intensive process. • The compact power[...]

29 Preparing the Camera Using a 2CR5 Lithium Battery When a charged Battery Pack NB-4H is unavailable, use a generic 2CR5 lithium battery in the camera. Install a 2CR5 lithium battery as shown. 2CR5 • It is advisable to use Battery Pack NB-4H or an AC power source as the standard power source for the camera. • It is best to avoid using lithium [...]

30 Preparing the Camera Replacing the Button Battery and Setting the Date/Time The camera is equipped with a button battery to maintain the date and time settings even when the main battery is removed. When the button battery charge runs out and the date and time settings are lost, the button batter y icon( ) flashes in the display panel. Replace t[...]

31 Preparing the Camera Setting the Date/Time After the button battery has been replaced, follow the procedur es below to reset the date and time settings. 1. Set the mode dial to play , auto or program. 2. Press the menu button. The menu will display on the LCD monitor . 3. Press the + or - button to advance the selection to [Setup]. Press the s e[...]

32 Preparing the Camera 4. Press the + or - button to advance the selection to [Date/T ime]. Pr ess the set button. + - SET 5. Press the + or - button to change the setting and the set button to advance to the next field. A 24-hour clock is used. (Example: one- thirty in the afternoon becomes 13:30) 6. When you have finished changing the settings, [...]

33 Preparing the Camera Setting the Menu Language 1. Set the mode dial to play . 2. While you press and hold the set button, press the jump button. The language menu will display on the LCD monitor . 3. Press the + or - button to advance the selection to the language of your choice. Press the set button. The language menu may vary among languages. [...]

34 Preparing the Camera Installing a CF Car d Install CF cards as the storage media for the images recor ded by the camera. Up to two CF cards may be installed at once. • One CF card is bundled with the camera. Please purchase another to install a second card. 1. Set the mode dial to lock. 2. Slide the CF card cover in the direction of the arrow [...]

35 Preparing the Camera 5. Lift up the tab of the eject button slightly and fold it over . 6. If required, repeat steps 4 and 5 to insert a second CF card into the empty slot. 7. Swing the lock lever back into lock position and close the cover . CF Card Eject Button • Ensure that the lock lever is set in the lock position after installing a CF ca[...]

36 Preparing the Camera • Do not remove the battery or remove a CF card while the camera is writing to a CF card, erasing images or reading from a CF card. • A CF card is a high-precision electronic component. Do not bend, apply force to, or subject it to shocks or vibrations. • Do not attempt to disassemble or alter a CF card. • Moving a C[...]

37 Preparing the Camera Switching between CF Cards If two CF cards ar e installed, use the CF button to select between them. 1. Set the mode dial to auto, program or play . 2. Press the CF button to display the number of the CF card slot containing the card you wish to use in the display panel. Installing the Strap A shoulder strap is supplied with[...]

38 Quick Start Guide Shooting in Auto Mode In auto mode, all you need do is pr ess the shutter button to shoot an image. The focus and aperture settings ar e automatically adjusted by the camera. 1. Set the mode dial to auto. The camera will power up and the number of remain- ing images, the battery status mark and other applicable icons will displ[...]

39 Quick Start Guide • When the upper indicator flashes green, the autofocus has failed to focus. Y ou can proceed to take the pictur e by pressing the shutter button all the way , but your subject may not be in focus. 4. After the beeps, press the shutter button all the way . A single beep after the shutter button is pressed indicates that the i[...]

40 Quick Start Guide Erasing Images Y ou can erase the images you have recor ded on the CF card. By deleting unwanted images, you can make greater use of the CF car d’ s capacity . 1. Set the mode dial to play . The last recorded image will display on the LCD monitor . 2. Press the menu button. 3. Press the + or - button to view the next or previ[...]

41 Quick Start Guide 3. Press the + or - button to advance the selection to [Erase]. Press the set button. 4. Press the + or - button to advance the selection to [Single]. Press the set button. 5. The image in step 1 will appear . Press the + or - button as required to display the image you wish to erase. 6. With the image that you wish to erase di[...]

42 Quick Start Guide 7. When you have finished erasing unwanted images, press the menu button. Pressing the menu button a second time closes the play menu. • In addition to the procedures for erasing described above, the camera features a shortcut method ( which involves pressing and holding the set button and pressing the - button ( and a functi[...]

43 Quick Start Guide Loading Images onto a Computer Y ou can load the images you have shot onto a computer and save them to disk and edit or retouch them. For instr uctions on how to load images onto a computer , please read the Software Guide. Windows ® Computer PowerShot Pro70 ▲ ▲ ▲ PC Interface Cable IFC-100PC Macintosh Interface Cable IF[...]

44 Shooting Shooting Basic Shooting Functions Selecting a Shooting Mode Select a shooting mode with the mode dial. • Auto Mode Set the mode dial to auto. In auto mode, you simply point and shoot because the camera sets all of the settings for you. • The image quality can be set to either normal or fine (p. 50). • The image size is fixed at la[...]

45 Shooting Shutter Button • Pressing Halfway Press the shutter button halfway and hold it there to automatically set the optimal focus on the subject in the center of the optical viewfinder and select an exposure setting. A double beep will sound when this is complete. • If the LCD monitor is on, the image will freeze momentarily . • If the [...]

46 Shooting Optical Viewfinder The camera features an optical viewfinder for use in taking standard shots. • Autofocus Target Marks When composing images, aim the camera so that the subject is in the middle of the target marks and press the shutter button halfway to activate the autofocus. • If the LCD monitor is on while an image is recor ded,[...]

47 Shooting • Use the LCD monitor to compose images in macro mode. The actual area shot by the lens is slightly lower in macro mode than it appears in the optical viewfinder (p. 53). Situations Not Suited to Autofocus Photography The autofocus function may not be suited for shooting the following types of subject (the upper indicator will flash g[...]

48 Shooting Using the LCD Monitor Y ou can use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder for shooting images. It is particularly r ecommended for shooting in macro mode, since the field shown by the optical viewfinder differs fr om the actual area photographed in that mode. Using the LCD monitor as a Viewfinder for Shooting 1. Open the LCD monitor to a comfo[...]

49 Shooting 2. Press the menu button. 3. Select [Review] by pressing the + or - button. Press the set button. 4. Select [On] by pressing the + or - button. Press the set button. 5. Press the menu button to close the menu. Each time you press the menu button it will either display the prior menu or close it. Y ou can also close the menu by pressing [...]

50 Shooting Changing the Image Quality and Size The camera can shoot with the following image quality and size settings. Symbol Screen Size Quality (Compression Method) File Size (fine) L Large (1536 x 1024) Fine (JPEG High Quality) 360 KB (normal) L Large (1536 x 1024) Normal (JPEG Normal) 180 KB (fine) S Small (768 x 512) Fine (JPEG High Quality)[...]

51 Shooting • In Program Mode The settings are ef fective until the quality and size settings are next changed. MULTI QUALIT Y 2. Press the quality button repeatedly until the desired quality and size combina- tion appears in the display panel. • In Auto Mode MULTI QUALIT Y[...]

52 Shooting Adjusting the Zoom Use the zoom lever to adjust the zoom setting. 1. Set the mode dial to auto or program. 2. Adjust the zoom setting by pushing the zoom lever up or down. Wide Angle 28 mm (35 mm film equivalent): to encompass a wider scope T elephoto 70 mm (35 mm film equivalent): to make subjects appear closer • There is no response[...]

53 Shooting up to approximately a 49 mm setting if the zoom lever is pushed in the direction of the wide angle setting. 3. Set the LCD monitor to a comfortable position for viewing and press the LCD/ Video button. 4. Confirm the composition in the LCD monitor and shoot the image. • In macro mode, the lower indicator will shine orange when the shu[...]

54 Shooting Continuous Shooting Mode In continuous shooting mode, up to 20 frames may be shot in one sequence. However , the image size is automatically set to small. Y ou can raise the speed of the continuous shooting by turning the LCD monitor off and setting the image quality to normal. Up to four frames can be shot each second. Continuous Shoot[...]

55 Shooting 4. Release the shutter button when finished the continuous shooting sequence. The images in the internal memory will be written to the CF card. The indicator will flash green while the images ar e being written to the CF card and no other camera functions can be operated. • Any flash connected to the camera will not fire while the cam[...]

56 Shooting 3. Press the menu button. Instead of pressing the menu button, you can skip step 4 and go on to step 5 by pressing and holding the set button and pressing the +/- button. MENU SET INFO + - Shooting in Apertur e-Priority AE Mode In aperture-priority AE mode, you can select the apertur e setting to control the depth of field. The shutter [...]

57 Shooting 4. Select [Aperture] by pressing the + or - button. Press the set button. 5. Select an aperture setting by pressing the + or - button. Press the set button. Full Open: Aperture set to maximum. The F-Stop value will vary with the zoom setting. Wide Angle (28 mm): F2.0 T elephoto (70 mm): F2.4 F2.8 - F8.0: The larger the value, the smalle[...]

58 Shooting 7. Press the shutter button halfway . A double beep will sound and the shutter speed will display in the LCD monitor . • If the aperture setting you have chosen results in the subject being too dark, the upper indicator will flash red (camera blur warning/low light war ning) and the shutter speed will display in red. Reset the apertur[...]

59 Shooting • The following operations will cancel the aperture-priority AE mode. - T urning off the LCD monitor . - Closing the LCD monitor . - Powering down the camera with the power save function. T o shoot for extended periods of time in aperture- priority AE mode, it is advisable to turn off the power save function (p. 83). - Setting the mod[...]

60 Shooting The cursor on the exposure compensation scale will also display in the LCD monitor if it is on. 3. Adjust the exposure compensation using the + or - button. Press the set button or the +/- button to accept the setting. 4. Shoot the image. The LCD monitor will display the icon if it is on. The exposure compensation setting will remain in[...]

61 Shooting • Program Mode 3. Press the shutter button halfway , wait for the double beep and then press the shutter button all the way . The self-timer will activate, 10 seconds later a single beep will sound and the shot will be taken. The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will flash while the self-timer is working. The flashing will s[...]

62 Shooting 4. When you have finished with the self- timer , press the drive button again. The self-timer icon will disappear from the display panel. • The self-timer mode is canceled by setting the mode dial to a new position. • The self-timer lamp may not be visible from some angles in front of the camera.[...]

63 Shooting Shooting with the EOS Remote Switch The camera can be used with the optional EOS Remote Switch RS-80N3. It can also be used with the optional EOS Remote Switch 60T3, an older version, with the optional RA- N3 Adapter . Attaching the Remote Switch Open the terminal cover and attach the remote switch to the r emote terminal. Shooting with[...]

64 Shooting Shooting with a Flash An optional flash may be attached to the camera to accommodate full-fledged flash photography . EOS Speedlite EX series flashes (220EX and 380EX) are r ecommended for use with this camera. • The flash will not fire in continuous shooting mode. • Subjects shot with a flash from less than one meter may be inconsi[...]

65 Shooting • Program Mode (aperture-priority AE mode) The flash will fire at full str ength under the following conditions. Shutter Speed: 1/90 second fixed ISO Sensitivity: 100 equivalent (large image size) 200 equivalent (small image size) Exposure Compensation: Incapable of firing Select the optimal aperture setting according to the flash gui[...]

66 Shooting Using Other Flashes 1. T urn on the flash’ s power switch and set the camera’ s mode dial to program. The flash cannot be fired in auto mode. 2. Set the aperture-priority AE mode (p. 56). The flash will fire at full str ength under the following conditions. Shutter Speed: 1/90 second fixed ISO Sensitivity: 100 equivalent (large imag[...]

67 Shooting A sound annotation can be added with the camera’ s microphone to an image immediately after it is shot. The recor ded sound annotation can be replayed on a computer . 1. Shoot an image in auto or program mode. 2. While you press and hold the micro- phone button ( ), press the set button. 3. Continue to press one of the buttons and spe[...]

68 Shooting Listening to a Sound Annotation A sound annotation can be replayed on a computer . Please read the Software Guide for details.[...]

69 Replaying Single Image Playback Y ou can view recor ded images one at a time on the LCD monitor . 1. Set the mode dial to play . The last recor ded image will display in the LCD monitor . Replaying This section describes the play function. In addition to basic replay functions, the camera features slide show and TV replay functions. + - 2. Press[...]

70 Replaying 3. Move the selection frame within the display by pressing the + or - button. 4. Press the multi button again to return the display to single image playback. The last selected image will appear in the LCD monitor . • When you wish to change the displayed images in sets of nine images, use the jump mode (p. 71). Selected Image + - Mul[...]

71 Replaying 2. The following actions can be taken. T o Display the T enth Image Ahead or Behind • Press the + button to display the tenth image ahead. • Press the - button to display the tenth image behind. T o Display the First or Last Image • While you press and hold the set button, press the + button to display the last image. • While y[...]

72 Replaying T o Display the First or Last Set of Nine Images • While you press and hold the set button, press the + button to display the last set of nine images. • While you press and hold the set button, press the - button to display the first set of nine images. 3. Press the jump button a second time to cancel the jump mode. 3. Press the ju[...]

73 Replaying 2. Pressing the info button again displays even more detailed information. •The Stitch Assist icon ( ) will display for images shot in Stitch Assist mode with a Canon PowerShot A5 or other camera. • The information displayed in multi image playback includes the frame number of the selected image and the total number of images. When[...]

74 Replaying Adding Sound Annotations during Playback A sound annotation may be added to an image with the camera’ s microphone while it is displayed in play mode. The recor ded sound annotation may be r eplayed on a computer . 1. In play mode, display the image to which you wish to add a sound annota- tion. If you are viewing images in multi ima[...]

75 Replaying Listening to Sound Annotations A sound annotation can be replayed on a computer . Please read the Software Guide for details. Automated Playback (Slide Show) The camera is equipped with a slide show function that automatically r eplays a CF card’ s images consecutively . The images in a slide show can be selected in two ways: you can[...]

76 Replaying 3. Select [Slide Show] by pressing the + or - button. Press the set button. The slide show menu will display . Use this menu to mark images, play a slide show and perform other slide show functions. Marking Images This function is used to mark or unmark images for replay in a slide show . An image can be marked for inclusion in slide s[...]

77 Replaying 4. Select the first image you wish to show by pressing the + or - button to display it and the set button to mark it. Use the same procedure to mark additional images for replay in the order they are marked. • Y ou can unmark a marked image by selecting it and pr essing the set button. • When you select a marked image, the Slide Nu[...]

78 Replaying Clearing Marks This function clears all the mark data for the selected slide show . 1. Display the slide show menu. 2. Select [Clear Marks] by pressing the + or - button. Press the set button. 3. Select a slide show from 1 to 3 by pressing the + or - button. Press the set button. A confirmation message will display . Select [OK] by pre[...]

79 Replaying 3. Select [On] by pressing the + or - button. Press the set button. The repeat setting will be saved by the camera. • The repeat setting will be effective until you change the setting or the camera battery is replaced. Replaying Slide Shows Y ou can play all of the images on a CF card or a slide show containing marked images. 1. Disp[...]

80 Replaying 2. Select [Start] by pressing the + or - button. Press the set button. 3. Select the slide show you wish to view by pressing the + or - button. Press the set button. The [All Images] option plays all the images on the CF car d in order . Setting it to one of the three slide shows will play the marked images in the selected slide show .[...]

81 Replaying Viewing Images on a TV Use the following procedur es to attach the camera to a TV to display your recor ded images. 1. Set the mode dial to lock. T ur n off the TV . 2. Use the supplied video cable to connect the camera’ s video out terminal to the TV’ s video in terminal. Video Cable (supplied) Video In T erminal on the TV Video O[...]

82 Replaying Marking Images for Automatic Printing This function marks images on a CF car d for automatic printing with a digital printer . Place a marked CF car d into the optional CD-200 digital printer to automatically print the selected images in one step. 1. Set the mode dial to play . 2. Press the menu button. The play menu will display on th[...]

83 Replaying convenient for navigating if ther e are numerous images on the CF car d. 6. When you have finished marking images, press the menu button. The mark data will be saved to the CF card. • A maximum of 100 images can be marked for printing. This number may be smaller , however , if the CF card is close to being full before the images are [...]

84 Erasing Erasing This section explains how to erase recorded images from a CF card. Erasing the Display Image Directly If you come across an unwanted image in single image playback, you can easily erase it with the following procedur e. 1. Set the mode dial to play and display images in single image playback mode. 2. Display the unwanted image, a[...]

85 Erasing Erasing Images Singly This function allows you to erase images one- by-one as they display on the LCD monitor . The sound annotations associated with images can be erased independently of the images. 1. Set the mode dial to play . The last recor ded image will display on the LCD monitor . 2. Press the menu button. + - SET MENU 3. Select [...]

86 Erasing 5. Select the image you wish to erase by pressing the + or - button. • T o Erase the Image Press the set button. • T o Erase the Sound Annotation Only Press the micr ophone ( ) button. A confirmation message will display . Select [OK] by pr essing the + or - button. Press the set button. 6. When you have finished erasing images, pres[...]

87 Erasing 3. Select [Erase] by pressing the + or - button. Press the set button. 4. Select [All] by pressing the + or - button. Press the set button. A confirmation message will display . Select [OK] and press the set button. All of the images on the CF card, except for protected images, will erase. Pr otecting Images An image can be protected fr [...]

88 Erasing 3. Select [Protect] by pressing the + or - button. Press the set button. The last recor ded image will display on the LCD monitor . 4. Select the image you wish to protect by pressing the + or - button. Press the set button to turn on the protection setting. Y ou can turn off a protection setting by selecting the protected image and pr e[...]

89 Additional Functions Additional Functions This section explains additional settings, such as date/time, LCD monitor brightness and menu language settings, and functions, such as copying images between CF cards and formatting CF cards. Displaying the Setup Menu Y ou can display the setup menu from either the recor d menu or the play menu. 1. Set [...]

90 Additional Functions Closing the Setup Menu 1. Press the menu button to close the setup menu. Each time you press the menu button it will either display the previous menu or close the menu. The setup options for which you pressed the set button will now become ef fective. Closing the Setup Menu in Auto or Program Mode In auto or program mode, yo[...]

91 Additional Functions Setting the Beep On/Off Settings The electronic beep that signals completion of the autofocus process and the closing of the shutter can be turned on or off. 1. Display the setup menu. 2. Select [Beep] by pressing the + or - button. Press the set button. 3. Select [On] or [Off] by pressing the + or - button. Press the set bu[...]

92 Additional Functions When the power save function is on and the mode dial is set to any position other than lock, the camera will automatically power down under the following cir cumstances. Shooting The camera automatically powers down after approximately 3 minutes if a function is not accessed in a shooting mode. Replay The camera powers down [...]

93 Additional Functions Setting the Date/Time Use this setting to adjust the camera’ s date and time settings and display formats. Ensure that you adjust this setting after replacing the button battery (p. 30). 1. Display the setup menu. 2. Select [Date/T ime] by pressing the + or - button. Press the set button. 3. Press the + or - button to chan[...]

94 Additional Functions Resetting the File Number This function r esets the file number that is automatically assigned to a new image as it is r ecorded. Successive numbers ar e automati- cally assigned. When a CF Card Contains Pr eviously Recor ded Images After the reset, the first new image is assigned the number of the last recor ded image plus [...]

95 Additional Functions 1. Set the mode dial to auto or program. 2. Press the menu button. The recor d menu will display on the LCD monitor . 3. Select [Reset File No.] by pressing the + or - button. Press the set button. The current file number will display to the right of the menu option. 4. A confirmation message will display . Select [OK] to pr[...]

96 Additional Functions Copying Images between CF Car ds When two CF cards ar e installed in a camera, images can be copied from one car d to the other . Y ou can copy single images or all of the images on a CF car d. Copying Images Singly This method allows you to copy selected files between CF car ds as they display on the LCD monitor . 1. Set th[...]

97 Additional Functions 6. Select the image you wish to copy by pressing the + or - button. • The jump function is particularly convenient for navigating if ther e are numerous images on the CF car d. 7. Press the set button to start copying. Repeat these steps to copy additional images. An error message will display if there is insuf ficient fre[...]

98 Appendices Appendices Camera Maintenance Follow the procedur es below to clean the camera body , lens, optical viewfinder and LCD monitor when they become dirty . • Never use thinners, benzene, synthetic cleansers or water to clean the equipment. These substances may distort or damage the equipment. Camera Body Gently wipe dirt of f the camera[...]

Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are available for the PowerShot Pr o70. Battery Pack NB-4H Canon Battery Pack NB-4H is a nickel-hydride battery pack intended for exclusive use with the PowerShot Pro70. The battery pack can be charged with Compact Power Adapter CA- PS200 for up to approximately 300 charge cycles. • Fully ch[...]

100 Appendices 1. Fix the case holder to the camera by fitting the screw into the tripod socket on the camera bottom. Semi-Hard Case SHC-PS200 Protects the camera fr om shocks and dust. Install it with the following procedur es. PCMCIA Card Adapter An adapter to fit to a CF car d so that it can be used in a PC card slot in a computer . Digital Prin[...]

101 Appendices 2. Fit the snap at the bottom of the case to the correspond- ing fittings on the case holder . 3. Fit the snaps on the back of the case to the fittings on the back of the case holder . If you use the shoulder strap, pull it fr ee of the case as shown below . Hard Strap HS-PS200 This strap is useful to prevent the camera fr om being a[...]

102 Appendices 2. Fix the hard strap holder to the camera by fitting its screw into the tripod socket on the camera bottom. 3. Thread either end of the hard strap through the holders on the camera body and the hard strap holder . On the display panel side of the camera, thread the strap through the narrow slit for the shoulder strap. 4. Bend the st[...]

103 Appendices EOS Speedlite EX Series Flashes The EOS Speedlite 380EX high volume flash and EOS Speedlite 220EX compact flash, both clip-on type flashes that fit the camera’ s accessory shoe, are available for use with the PowerShot Pro70. These flashes work with the PowerShot Pr o70 to take natural appearing images even in difficult lighting si[...]

104 Appendices • Close lock lever all the way and close the CF car d slot cover all the way . • Use a fully charged battery pack. • Replace the batter y . • Use an appr oved AC power source. • Use a fully charged Battery Pack NB-4H or a 2CR5 lithium battery . • Wipe the battery terminals with a clean, dry cloth. • Install the 2CR5 lit[...]

105 Appendices • W ait to press the shutter button until the flash charges and the indicator changes from flashing red to steady r ed. • Replace the CF car d. • Erase all or some of the car d’ s images to create space. • Reformat the CF car d. • If r eformatting does not work, the logic circuits of the CF car d may be faulty or damaged.[...]

106 Appendices • Attach the video cable cor rectly to the video out terminal on the camera and the video in terminal on the TV . • Pr ess the LCD/V ideo button on the camera to switch to TV display . • Adjust the brightness setting in the setup menu. • Move the LCD monitor to a better viewing angle. • Aim the target marks at the subject, [...]

107 Appendices • Use macr o mode to shoot close- ups. The subject can be as close as 12 cm from the lens. • In macr o mode, the actual area shot by the lens is slightly lower than it appears in the optical viewfinder (p. 53). Use the LCD monitor to compose the image. • Be car eful not to block the AF auxiliary light emitter with your finger ,[...]

108 Appendices • Change the shooting angle. • Use the battery pack at tempera- tures over 0 ° C. Keep the batter y pack in your pocket or warm it in your hands before shooting in relatively low temperatur es. • Refr esh the battery pack. • This battery pack can no longer be used. Replace it with a new battery pack. Light is shining directl[...]

109 Appendices • Seat the battery pack mor e firmly into the charger . • Check the AC power cor d connection between the electrical outlet and the charger . • The batter y pack won’t charge when DC Coupler DR-200 is connected to the compact power adapter . Disconnect DC Coupler DR-200 from the compact power adapter . Problem Cause(s) Soluti[...]

110 Appendices List of Message Codes - A The following codes may appear in the display panel. Pb Image playback PC Camera connected to a computer in PC mode Exx (xx = number) Camera malfunction. Set mode dial to lock, then r eset it to auto, program or play and retry shot or r eplay . Problem exists if err or code reappears. Note the number and con[...]

111 Appendices List of Message Codes - B The following messages may appear in the LCD monitor . Busy Image is recor ding onto CF card CF card full! CF card is too full to accommodate mor e data No Image No images recor ded on CF card Image too L arge Y ou attempted to view an image larger than the large size (1536 x 1024) CF card error! CF card has[...]

112 Appendices Major Specifications PowerShot Pro70 Camera Format: Digital still camera Viewfinder: Secondary focused real-image zoom finder . Gives 84% coverage of actual picture area 2-inch, low-temperature, polysilicon, thin-film transistor liquid crystal display Image Sensor: 16.8 million-pixel, 1/2-inch, charge-coupled device (effective pixels[...]

113 Appendices Lens: Focal Length: 6 - 15 mm (equivalent to 28 - 70 mm in 35 mm format) F/number: F2.0 (wide angle) - F2.4 (telephoto) Zoom Ratio: 2.5 times, autozoom Shutter Format: Mechanical + electronic Speed Range: 1/2 - 1/500 sec. (Large/CCD RA W) 1/2 - 1/8000 sec. (small) Self-Timer: 10-second delay Autofocus Format: TTL phase differ ential [...]

114 Appendices Power Supply: 2CR5 lithium battery (330-frame/100-minute replay capacity)/nickel-hydride Battery Pack NB-4H (190-frame/70-minute replay capacity)/Compact Power Adapter CA-PS200 T est conditions: 2CR5 lithium battery: new cell; Battery Pack NB-4H: full charge; shooting settings: large/fine, LCD of f; replay settings: continuous replay[...]

115 Appendices Battery Pack NB-4H Format: Nickel-hydride cell Rated V oltage: 4.8 V Rated Capacity: 1400 mAh Maximum Charge Cycles: Approximately 300 times Operating T emperatures: 0 ° -40 ° C Dimensions: 33 x 31 x 55 mm Weight: Approximately 120 g Compact Power Adapter CA-PS200 Input V oltage: AC 100 - 240 volts (50/60 Hz) Rated Output: Charging[...]

116 Appendices Index +/- Button 59 (Auto Symbol) 16 (Macro Button) 53 (Microphone Button) 67 A AC Power Source 28 Accessory Shoe 13, 64 Adjustment Dial for the Optical Viewfinder 14 AF Auxiliary Light Emitter 13 All Images 87, 97 Copy 97 Erase 86 Aperture-Priority AE Mode 56 Auto Mode 16, 38, 44 B Battery Charge 26 Battery Cover 14 Battery Pack NB-[...]

117 Appendices F File Number 94 File Size 50 Filter Mount 13 Fine 50 Flash 64 Focus Lock 47 I Icon 18 Image Displaying Information 73 Copying 90 Loading 43 Mark 76, 82 Play 79 Quality 50 Size 50 Indicators 14, 15, 28 Info Button 73 Information 73 Detailed 73 Standard 73 J Jump Button 71 Jump Mode 70 L Language 33 Large 50 LCD 14 Brightness 90 Butto[...]

118 Appendices Play Menu XX Play Mode 16 Play Time 78 Power Save 22, 91, 92 Program Mode 16, 44 Protect 87 Protection Setting 87 Print Mark 82 Q Quality 50 Quality Button 50 R Record Menu XX Recording Capacity 35 Refresh Button 27 Remote Switch 63 Remote T erminal 16, 56 Repeat 79 Replaying 69-83 Single Image Playback 69 Multi Image Playback 70 Res[...]

119 Canon Customer Support NORTH AMERICA Canon Computer Systems, Inc. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Computer Systems Customer Car e Center Phone (US): 1-800-423-2366 (Automated Support. 24 hours/day , 7 days/week) Canon Canada Inc. Computer Systems Customer Care Centr e Phone (Canada): 1-800-263-1121 (24 hours/day , 7days/week) EUROPE Canon (UK) Ltd. Helpdesk[...]

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121 For : Ulead Photolmpact 4.0 INTERNA TIONAL Ulead Systems, Inc. (T aiwan) T el: +886-2-8787-6740 Fax: +886-2-8787-6741 E-mail: support@ulead.com.tw Ulead Systems, Inc. (USA) T el: +1-310-523-9393 Fax: +1-310-523-9399 E-mail: support@ulead.com Germany Ulead Support Center T el: +49-2602-917-329 Fax: +49-2602-917-327 E-mail: uleadger@aol.com Franc[...]

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