Canon A5 manual

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    We r ecommend that first-time users of the Canon PowerShot A5 start by consulting the Quick Start Guide. Read this guide for additional details about the use and functions of the Canon PowerShot A5. This guide pr esents individual explanations of each camera function. ENGLISH[...]

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    2 Intr oduction Thank you for pur chasing a Canon PowerShot A5, the easy-to-use, compact digital camera with a large range of functions incorporated into a card-sized body . Please read this guide and the Quick Start Guide to gain maximum benefit of the high- quality digital imaging made possible with the PowerShot A5. Please r ead the Handling and[...]

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    3 T able of Contents Quick Guide to Page Numbers by Category ........... 5 Handling and Safety Precautions ............................ 9 Guide to Components ........................................... 16 Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 ................... 18 Image Size and Quality Specifications ............. 18 Power On/Off Switch ...........[...]

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    4 T able of Contents continued... 2/2 About File Numbers ....................................... 46 Play Menu ......................................................... 47 Show Info. ...................................................... 47 Slide Show ...................................................... 47 Protect .................................[...]

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    5 Quick Guide to Page Numbers by Category Shooting Flash photography with humans or animals as subjects ........................................................................... ....................................... 26 How to aim the camera at your subject to improve the focus ....................................................................[...]

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    6 What to do if the image is too bright .......................................................................................... .................................................. 45 What to do if the image is too dark ............................................................................................ ....................................[...]

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    7 Saving, Printing and Deleting Image Files About image file names ......................................................................................................... ....................................................... 46 How to change a file number ..........................................................................................[...]

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    8 Other T opics About part names ............................................................................................................... .......................................................... 16 Accessories .................................................................................................................... ..............[...]

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    9 Handling and Safety Pr ecautions Please ensure that you have r ead and understood these handling and safety pr ecautions befor e you operate your PowerShot A5 Digital Camera. Once you have r ead the instructions on the next few pages, we recommend that you keep the camera with you and try each function as you r ead about it in the remaining pages[...]

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    10 Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensure that you have read and understood the safety precau- tions described below . Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly . • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories t[...]

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    11 • Prevent the equipment from contact with, or immersion in, water and other liquids. Do not allow liquids to enter the interior . The camera has not been waterproofed. If the exterior comes into contact with liquid or salt air , wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. In the event that water or other foreign substances enter the interior , i[...]

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    12 • Do not handle the power adapter cord if your hands are wet or moist. Handling the power adapter cord with wet hands may lead to electrical shock. When unplugging the cord, ensure that you hold the rigid portion of the plug. Pulling on the flexible portion of the cord may damage or expose the wire and insulation, creating the potential for fi[...]

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    13 • Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts that could damage the casing. It could lead to leakage and injury . • Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects, such as key holders. It could lead to overheating, burns and other injuries. Use the supplied battery case when transporting or storing batteries.[...]

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    14 • Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may injure eyesight. In particular , remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash. • Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that could injure your ey[...]

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    15 Preventing Malfunctions A void Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close pr oximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electric fields. Exposur e to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. A void Condensation Related Problems Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperat[...]

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    16 • Autofocus (AF) Auxiliary Light Emitter Guide to Components • Lens • Strap Holder ➤ ➤ ➤ Quick Start Guide p. 9 • Indicators ➤ ➤ ➤ p. 23 • LCD panel • Display Panel ➤ ➤ ➤ p. 21 • Flash ➤ ➤ ➤ p. 26 • Mode Dial ➤ ➤ ➤ p. 31 • Flash (-) Button ➤ ➤ ➤ p. 26 • Continuous/Self-T imer (+) Button ➤[...]

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    17 Guide to Components continued....2/2 • T ripod Socket • Macro/Jump Button ➤ ➤ ➤ p. 28 • MENU Button ➤ ➤ ➤ p. 29, 43 • SET Button ➤ ➤ ➤ p. 30, 43 • VIDEO T erminal ➤ ➤ ➤ p. 55 • CF Card Slot Cover ➤ ➤ ➤ Quick Start Guide p. 8 • Lock for CF Card Slot Cover ➤ ➤ ➤ Quick Start Guide p. 8 • DC Couple[...]

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    18 Image Size and Quality Specifications The PowerShot A5 can take pictures with the following screen sizes and qualities. Large/Fine (1024 x 768) JPEG High Quality 180 KB Large/Normal (1024 x 768) JPEG Normal 85 KB Small/Fine (512 x 384) JPEG High Quality 60 KB Small/Normal (512 x 384) JPEG Normal 30 KB CCD RA W No Compression 940 KB • Large and[...]

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    19 Power On/Off Switch The camera’ s power is turned on and off with the Mode Dial. The power is off when the dial is set to the L (Lock) position and on when set in any other position. Power Save Function Shooting Modes The camera automatically closes the lens cover and powers down if you do not use a camera function for approximately three minu[...]

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    20 Camera Modes The PowerShot A5 features six operating modes that can be selected with the Mode Dial. : Auto Mode Auto mode is for taking standar d pictures. The focus, exposur e and white balance settings as well as the flash ar e automati- cally selected or activated by the camera. P : Program Mode Program mode is also for taking pictur es, but [...]

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    21 Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 continued....4/13 Display Panel The Display Panel on the camera top shows the status of camera settings, battery levels and the appr oximate number of images that can be stor ed in the CF card at the curr ent size and quality settings. Changing size and quality settings will alter this number . • Message cod[...]

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    22 Viewfinder The camera is equipped with an optical viewfinder for image composition. • In Macro mode (photographic subject 9- 50 cm from the lens), the actual area shot by the lens is slightly lower than the area shown in the viewfinder . The closer the camera is to the photographic subject, the larger the difference between these areas. • Wh[...]

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    23 Indicators T wo indicators appear to the left of the viewfinder . These lights shine or flash when the shutter button is pressed to confirm various actions and camera modes. Upper Indicator Green: Ready to take picture (no flash) Flashing Green: Storing to CF car d Red: Flash On mode, r eady to take picture Flashing Red: Flash Off mode, insuf fi[...]

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    24 Shutter Button The camera features a two-stage shutter button. Pressing Halfway Press the shutter button halfway to automati- cally set the focus, exposure and white balance to the optimal setting. When the camera finishes metering, it will beep and lock the shutter . Shutter Button • When the camera is ready to take a shot, the upper indicato[...]

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    25 Pressing Fully Pressing the shutter button all the way down captures an image and stor es the data on the CF card. • When an image is captured, a single beep will sound and the upper indicator will flash green while the data is stored on the CF card. • If the LCD panel is turned on while an image is being stored, the window will momentarily [...]

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    26 • mark indicates the Continuous mode. The camera will record up to 15 frames in rapid succession as long as the shutter button is depressed and sufficient memory is free. The images are stored at the small size. • mark indicates the Self-T imer mode. The shutter will automatically activate 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. In P[...]

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    27 reducing the potential for reflections back from the retinas. When shooting in the Red-Eye Reduc- tion mode, press the shutter button halfway and wait a moment before pressing it fully . If the interval between pressing the shutter halfway and all the way is too short, the Red-Eye Reduction lamp may not fire. • mark indicates the Flash On mode[...]

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    28 Macro/Jump Button In Auto, Program or Stitch Assist mode, this button turns the Macro mode on or off. ➜ • mark indicates that the Macro mode is on. • In Macro mode, the lower indicator will shine orange when the Shutter Button is depressed halfway . • In Macro mode, the actual area shot by the lens is slightly lower than the area shown i[...]

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    29 MENU Button This button displays the Recor ding (Rec.) Menu when pressed in the Auto, Pr ogram and Stitch Assist modes. (p.44) The button displays the Play Menu in the Play and Multi modes. (p. 47) • When a menu is already displayed on the LCD panel, pressing the MENU Button returns to the previous screen. LCD Button This button turns the LCD [...]

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    30 SET Button This button selects the current menu option shown on the LCD panel. MENU Button SET Button LCD panel SET Button pressed Options displayed Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 continued....13/13[...]

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    31 The Mode Dial allows you to select between the various shooting and playback modes featured on the PowerShot A5. Lock The Mode Dial should be set to the Lock position when the camera is not in use. In this mode the lens cover will close and the camera power will shut off. • Ensure that you set the Mode Dial to the Lock position before you chan[...]

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    32 Program Mode In Program mode, you can manually select the Single or Continuous modes as well as the image size and quality . • Y ou should select this mode to use the CCD RAW function (no compres- sion) for shooting. Buttons A vailable in Program Mode Flash Button The Flash On, Flash Of f and Red-Eye Reduction functions can be manually set wit[...]

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    33 Stitch Assist Mode What is Stitch Assist? The Stitch Assist mode is designed to make it easier to merge separate panoramic images into a single, seamless image using a compu- ter . Y ou can shoot a photographic subject that won’t fit into a single frame, such as a landscape, and stitch it together later with a computer . This mode displays the[...]

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    34 Play Mode In Play mode, you can display images from the CF card one at time on the LCD panel. • Press the + or - Button to display the next or previous recorded image. • Using the Macro/Jump Button to select the Jump mode enables you to skip to the first or last image with the + or - Buttons. Multi Mode In Multi mode, you can display images [...]

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    35 PC Mode In PC mode, you can connect to a computer to load and display images into an image processing application pr ogram. (p. 56) • The LCD panel will display [PC] when the camera is ready to display or load images on the computer . • The camera may cease to respond when the Mode Dial is turned from the PC position to another setting. T ur[...]

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    36 images to confirm the current merge sequence and to retake an image if required. • T o retake an image in a horizontal or vertical sequence, press the + Button to return to the previous image and take the shot. Press the + Button again to return to the original image. • T o retake an image in a 2x2 (matrix) sequence, press the + Button to ad[...]

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    37 T aking Pictures in Stitch Assist Mode continued....2/6 Shooting Hints • It is convenient to use the Stitch Assist mode to quickly confirm as you shoot that successive images overlap. • When shooting images for 2x2 matrices, ensure that each frame overlaps its neighbor to prevent a gap appearing in the middle of the merged image. T wo images[...]

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    38 Procedur es for Shooting Horizontal/V ertical Se- quences 1. T urn the Mode Dial to the (Stitch Assist) position. 2. Select [Horizontal] or [Vertical] with the +/- Buttons and press the SET Button. • T o change the direction, press the + Button. 3. Shoot the first image. After the indicator stops flashing green, the next image appears beside t[...]

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    39 graphic subject captured by the lens. • T o retake the previous image in the sequence, press the + Button before shooting the next image. The previously recorded image will be replaced by a preview of the new photographic subject captured by the lens. 5. Follow the same steps to shoot subse- quent images in the sequence. • Do not worry about[...]

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    40 3. Shoot the first image. After the indicator stops flashing green, the recorded image will display in the upper right, and a preview of the new photographic subject captured by the lens will appear in the lower right. 4. Overlap a small portion of the photo- graphic subject of the first image and shoot the next image in the sequence. After the [...]

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    41 6. Orient the camera so that the fourth image will correctly overlap a portion of the third image and take the shot. After the indicator stops flashing green, the fourth recorded image will display in the upper left, and a preview of a new photographic subject captured by the lens will appear in the position of the first image. • Do not worry [...]

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    42 Record Menu Quality ................ p. 44 Review ................ p. 45 +/- (Exp.) .............. p. 45 Reset File No. ........ p. 46 Setup .................... p. 52 LCD .................. p. 52 Beep ................ p. 53 Power Save ....... p. 53 Reset ............... p. 53 Date/Time ........ p. 53 Play Menu Show Info. ............. p. 47 Sli[...]

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    43 Basic Menu Operations Menu functions are operated by the MENU, +/- and SET Buttons. MENU Button This button turns the menu display on or off. This button also displays the previous menu when a submenu has been selected. +/- Buttons These buttons move the selection from one option to another within a menu. A highlight appears around an option to [...]

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    44 Size/Quality Compression Format File Size Large/Fine (1024 x 768) JPEG High Quality 180 KB Large/Normal (1024 x 768) JPEG Normal 85 KB Small/Fine (512 x 384) JPEG High Quality 60 KB Small/Normal (512 x 384) JPEG Normal 30 KB CCD RA W (960 x 768) No Compression 940 KB • JPEG file sizes will vary between photo- graphic subjects. • Figures note[...]

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    45 • The CCD RAW size is not available in Stitch Assist mode. Review The Review function displays the picture on the LCD panel if you continue to press the shutter after a shot is taken. The Review function will still display the picture even when the LCD panel is turned off. +/- (Exp.) The Exposure Compensation function allows you to adjust expo[...]

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    46 • The Exposure Compensation function can not be activated in Auto mode. Reset File No. This function resets the file number that was automatically assigned to each frame as it was recor ded. A new CF card will be assigned file number 1 and previously r ecorded CF car ds will be assigned file numbers greater than those on the new CF card. About[...]

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    47 Play Menu Pressing the MENU Button in the Play or Multi modes displays the Play Menu on the LCD panel. Show Info. This function displays information about an image, such as its shooting date and file number . •␣ Selecting this option causes the LCD panel to display the image data. The menu then shows the [Hide Info.] option. • In Play mode[...]

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    48 Start Begin the slide show by selecting the Start option. • The All Images option displays the complete set of images on a CF card. • Select Show 1, 2 or 3, then use the Mark function to select the images you wish to contain in that show . Images are dis- played in order by file numbers. • During a slide show , press the +/- Buttons to pau[...]

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    49 • A Checkmark appears beside slide shows in which marked images have already been registered. • Use the +/- Buttons to scroll through images and the SET Button to mark an image. If you select the marked image and press the SET Button, the image is unmarked. A checkmark will be associ- ated with marked images. • A checkmark will appear besi[...]

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    50 Play Time The length of time an image is displayed on the LCD panel can be set to manual (+/-) or to the 2-, 5- or 10-second settings. • With the manual setting, the slide show can be advanced forward or backward with the +/- Buttons. • The actual play time for some images may differ slightly from the selected setting. Repeat Selecting this [...]

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    51 • Use the +/- Buttons to scroll through images and the SET Button to protect or unlock an image. • An icon will appear next to an image that is protected. Erase This function can be used to erase image files from a CF car d. • Selecting the Single option allows you to scroll through images with the +/- Buttons and select single images for [...]

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    52 unmark an image. A checkmark is appears beside with the marked images. • Use the camera to confirm the checkmarks. The checkmarks can’t be checked or altered once the CF card is placed in the printer . • A maximum of 100 images may be marked. • CCD RAW images will not print as part of the Print All queue on the CD- 200 printer even if it[...]

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    53 Date/T ime Use this setting to adjust the camera’ s date and time settings and display formats. • Press the SET Button to move between the Style, Day , Month, Y ear , Hour and Minute fields. • Press the +/- Buttons to advance the numbers or options in a field. • Press the MENU Button to save the settings and close the Date/T ime menu. Be[...]

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    54 Language Use the Language option to change the language in which messages on the LCD panel are displayed. • Use the +/- Buttons to move between language selections and the SET Button to execute the selection. • In Play mode, you can go directly to this window by pressing and holding the SET Button, then pressing Macro/Jump Button. Format Thi[...]

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    55 Y ou can connect your camera to a television to display the images you have recor ded by following the procedur es below . 1. T urn the camera’ s Mode Dial to the L (Lock) position (Off) and ensure that the TV power switch is of f. 2. Insert one end of the video cable shipped with the camera into the VIDEO T erminal and the other end into the [...]

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    56 Connecting to a Windows Computer The camera is shipped with a PC interface cable that fits into the camera’ s DIGIT AL T erminal so that it may be connected to the serial port of a computer running a Windows operating system. Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a Macintosh Computer The camera is also shipped with a Macintosh interface cable[...]

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    57 •␣ Before connecting the interface cable, ensure that both the camera and computer power switches are turned of f. This means that you should turn the camera’ s Mode Dial to the L (Lock) position. • Once the interface cables have been connected and the power switches turned on, you can load images onto the computer from the camera by tur[...]

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    58 If the Clock Not Set message flashes on the Display Panel, it means that the button battery charge is low and the date/time setting has been lost. Purchase a generic CR2016 lithium battery and exchange it for the spent battery with the following procedur es. Changing the Button Bat- tery 1. Ensure that the Mode Dial is set to the L (Lock) positi[...]

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    59 5. Place the new button battery into the holder with the negative terminal (-) facing upward as shown. 6. Place the loaded button battery holder back into place in the battery chamber . T abs Open End Align the button battery holder with its slot and lightly press it forward into place with your fingertip. Changing the Button Battery and Setting[...]

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    60 Setting the Date/Time Follow the procedur es below to set the date/ time once you have changed the button battery . • The Clock Not Set message will continue to flash on the Display Panel until you set the date/time, even if you have changed the button battery . Always set the date/time after changing the button battery . 1. T urn the Mode Dia[...]

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    61 Camera Maintenance Follow the procedur es below to clean the camera body , lens, viewfinder and LCD panel when they become dirty . • Never use thinners, benzene, synthetic cleansers or water to clean the equip- ment. The use of these substances may distort or damage the equipment. Camera Body Gently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cl[...]

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    62 CF Cards and Capacities Small/N Small/F Large/N Large/F CCD RAW FC-4M 118 63 45 22 4 FC-8M 236 125 89 44 8 FC-15M 442 235 169 81 15 • Figures noted her ein reflect standar d shooting conditions established by Canon. • The performance of the PowerShot A5 can be guaranteed only with CF cards manufactur ed by Canon. N=Normal F=Fine CCD RAW= Non[...]

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    63 PCMCIA Car d Adapter An adapter to fit to a CF car d so that it can be used in a PCMCIA (PC card) slot in a computer . CF Card Reader This device enables computers lacking a PCMCIA (PC Card) slot to carry out r ead and write operations on a CF card. Optional Accessories continued....2/2 Digital Printer CD-200 A printer into which a CF card can b[...]

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    64 T r oubleshooting Battery cover lock not in lock position 2CR5 lithium battery is inserted the wrong way Insufficient battery power (LCD panel displays [Lb]) Incorrect battery type Poor contact between battery and camera terminals Mode Dial is set to L (Lock) position Problem Cause(s) Solution(s) Camera will not operate Camera will not shoot •[...]

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    65 T roubleshooting continued....2/5 Problem Cause(s) Solution(s) Camera will not shoot Battery fails prematur ely • Wait to pr ess the shutter button until the flash charges, the mark changes from flashing to a steady light and the indicator shines red. • Firmly close and lock the CF card slot cover . • Replace the CF card. • Load the data[...]

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    66 Battery capacity has diminished after non-use for a year or more Battery pack life has been exceeded Poor connection between battery pack and compact power adapter Camera is drawing power from the AC power sour ce T roubleshooting continued....3/5 Problem Cause(s) Solution(s) Battery fails prematur ely Battery pack will not charge • The batter[...]

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    67 Camera or photographic subject is moving Photographic subject is out of focal range Autofocus (AF) Auxiliary Light Emitter is obscured, hampering autofocus function Insufficient ambient light Photographic subject is insufficiently illuminated in comparison with surr ound- ings T roubleshooting continued....4/5 Problem Cause(s) Solution(s) Image [...]

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    68 T roubleshooting continued....5/5 Problem Cause(s) Solution(s) Images are too dark Images are too bright Flash will not work • The effective range of the flash is 20 cm to 3.5 m . • The effective range of the flash is 20 cm to 3.5 m. • Adjust the Exposure Compensation function to a negative “-” setting. • Change the shooting angle. ?[...]

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    69 The following codes may appear in the Display Panel. The significance of the message is explained alongside. Pb: Image playback CF: No CF card installed, CF car d slot cover is open or unlocked, or CF card err or Lb: Insufficient battery charge to operate camera PC: Camera connected to a PC in PC mode Exx: (xx: number) Camera malfunction. T ur n[...]

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    70 The following messages may appear on the LCD panel. Busy: Image is recor ding on CF card. CF card full!: CF card is too full to accommodate mor e images. No Image.: No images r ecorded on CF car d. Image too Large.: Y ou attempted to view an image larger than the Large (1024 x 768) size. CF card err or!: CF car d has experienced an anomaly . Nam[...]

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    71 Specifications PowerShot A5 Image Sensor: 810,000-pixel (total), 1/3-inch charge coupled device Gradation Reproduction: 8 bits x 3 colors (10-bit data processing) Sensitivity: Equivalent to ISO 100 (Large/CCD RAW), Equivalent to ISO 400 (Small) Image Data Storage: CompactFlash™ card File Format: CIFF (Camera Image File Format) Image Compressio[...]

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    72 White Balance control: TTL auto white balance Self-Timer: 10-second delay Interfaces: RS232C, CF Slot, Video Out Power Supply: Nickel-hydride Battery Pack NB-5H (400 shots or more, or approximately 70 minutes of r eplay) 2CR5 lithium battery (700 shots or more, or appr oximately 100 minutes of replay) Compact Power Adapter CA-PS100E CR2016 lithi[...]

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    73 Appendix A Canon Battery Pack NB-5H Instructions Canon Battery Pack NB-5H is a nickel-hydride battery pack intended for exclusive use with Canon PowerShot digital cameras. The battery pack can be charged with the Canon Compact Power Adapter CA-PS100E for approximately 300 charge cycles. Before Y ou Use Battery Pack NB-5H Fully charge Battery Pac[...]

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    74 Operating Precautions Before you use the battery pack for the first time, charge it fully . Full Charging Time: Approx. 90 minutes (Based on Canon’ s standard testing method with the Compact Power Adapter CA-PS100E. ) ➤ Charge times will vary with ambient tempera- tures and battery charge states. ➤ T o prolong the life of the battery pack [...]

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    75 • Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the battery pack. • Do not apply heat or expose the battery pack to open flame. • Store the battery pack well out of the reach of children. • Immediately flush water over parts of the body or clothing that come into contact with the inner contents of a battery if the outer casing incurs damage. If[...]

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    76 Storage Precautions Battery packs continually discharge small amounts of energy while installed in the camera. Long storage of a battery pack in the camera could cause unnecessary discharge that will shorten its life. We r ecommend that you remove the battery pack from the camera if you do not anticipate its immediate use. Store it in a cool, dr[...]

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    77 Appendix B Compact Power Adapter CA-PS100E is designed for exclusive use as the AC power sour ce for Canon PowerShot digital cameras using Battery Pack NB-5H and the charger for NB-5H. Canon Compact Power Adapter CA-PS100E Instructions V oltage Range Compact Power Adapter CA-PS100E is rated for input voltages ranging between 100 and 240 volts.[...]

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    78 Appendix B continued....2/4 Battery Pack NB-5H Compact Power Adapter CA- PS100E Charging Indicator Fig. 1 T o AC Power Outlet Charging the Battery Pack NB-5H 1. Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter and plug it into a power outlet. 2. Place the battery pack into the socket of the compact power adapter (Fig. 1). While charging, the [...]

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    79 Appendix B continued....3/4 Powering the Camera with the Compact Power Adapter 1. Place the DC Coupler DR-100 into the camera's battery chamber and connect the DC terminal to the compact power adapter (Fig. 2). 2. Ensure that the camera's Mode Dial is set to the [L] Lock position (power of f). Compact Power Adapter CA-PS100 DC T ermina[...]

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    80 Appendix B continued....4/4 Operating Precautions • Do not use the compact power adapter to charge products other than Battery Pack NB-5H. • T o prolong the life of the battery pack and prevent deterioration of performance, do not charge it for more than 24 hours at a time. • The use of this equipment as an AC power source is limited to th[...]

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    81 Appendix C Arrow mark CF Card PCMCIA Adapter Instructions for Camera Installation Install the CF card in accor dance with the handling instructions accompanying the camera. Instructions for PCMCIA Slot Installation 1. Insert the CF card firmly into the PCMCIA adapter as shown in Fig. 1. Canon CompactFlas h ™ Car d Instructions Fig. 1 The Compa[...]

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    82 Appendix C continued....2/4 Inserting the PCMCIA adapter will cause the eject button to pop out. Use this button to eject the assembly . 2. Insert the PCMCIA adapter all the way into the PC card slot as shown in Fig. 2. Operating Precautions • Do not turn the camera power off or remove the CF card while the camera is r ecording, reading or del[...]

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    83 Appendix C continued....3/4 • Store CF cards in the special case pr ovided. • Do not use or store CF cards in places subject to the following conditions. ➤ strong magnetic fields ➤ abundant dirt or dust ➤ high temperatures, high humidity Precautions with the FC-15M Please note that a short interval of time (about 1 minute) may be requi[...]

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    84 Appendix C continued....4/4 Procedur es to Install the SanDisk A T A FlashDisk Device Driver 1. Insert the FC-15M in the PC card slot. 2. When the New Hardwar e Found dialog box appears, select the [Select fr om a list of alternate drivers] option and click the [OK] button. 3. In the Select Device dialog box, select the [Show all devices] option[...]

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    85 Symbols + Button ................................... 25, 43 +/- Buttons ...................................... 43 - Button ................................... 26, 43 A Auto Exposure ................................. 24 Auto Flash mode ............................. 27 Auto Mode ...................................... 20 Auto White Balance ........[...]

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    86 Index continued....2/2 P PC Card Adapter ............................. 63 PC Interface Cable ........................... 56 PC Mode .................................. 19, 20 PCMCIA Card Adapter ..................... 63 Play Menu .......................... 29, 42, 47 Erase ......................................... 51 Print Mark ..................[...]

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    88 Canon España S.A. C/Joaquin Costa, 41, 28002 Madrid, Spain T el: (91) 538 45 00 Fax: (91) 411 4176 Help Desk: (91) 538 47 87 & (91) 538 47 88 E-mail: helpdesk@lander .es Canon Norge A.S. Hallagerbakken 110, Postboks 33, Holmlia, 1210 Oslo 12, Norway Tlf. 2262 9321 Fax. 2262 0615 E-mail: helpdesk@canon.no Canon Oy Ab Kornetintie 3, 00380 Hel[...]

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    90 Ulead Customer Support For : Ulead PhotoImpact 4.0 INTERNA TIONAL Ulead Systems, Inc. (T aiwan) T el: +886-2-8787-6740 Fax: +886-2-8787-6741 Internet: support@ulead.com.tw Ulead Systems, Inc. (USA) T el: +1-310-523-9393 Fax: +1-310-523-9399 Internet: support@ulead.com Germany Ulead Support Center T el: +49-2602-917-329 Fax: +49-2602-917-327 Inte[...]

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