Canon A85 manual

Camera User Guide z Please read the Read This First section (p. 7). z Please also see the Software S tarter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide . CDI-E137-010 © 2004 CANON INC. PRINTED IN MALAYSIA DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide ENGLISH /[...]

Flowchart and Reference Guides This Guide Shooting with the Camera Sof tware St arter Guide Installing the Sof tware This Guide This Guide Connectin g the Cam era to a Computer Sof tware St arter Guide Direct Print User Guide Printer User Guide Using the Printer and Printing Downloading Images to a Computer[...]

1 Use of genuine Canon ac cessories is recommended. This product is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or e xplosion of a battery pack). Pl[...]

2 Camera Body T emperature If your camera is used for prolonged per iods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera for an extended period. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high- precision manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specif[...]

3 T rademark Acknowledg ments • Canon and PowerShot are trademarks of Canon, Inc. • CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. • iBook and iMac are trademarks of Apple Computer , Inc. • Macintosh, PowerBook, Power Macintosh and QuickT ime are trademarks of Apple Computer , Inc, registered in the United St ates and ot her countries.[...]

4 Table of Contents Functions and operations tables. These pages are shaded on the right edges to make them easy to find. Read This First 7 Please Read .................. ............................ ............. 7 Safety Preca utions ............... ............................ ...... 8 Preventing Malfunctions ................. ..................[...]

5 Table of Contents Menu Settings an d Default Settings ............. ........ 67 Resetting t he Settings to Default ............... ........... 73 Using the Mode Dial (Creative Zone) ............... .... 74 Program A E ......... .......... ............. ........... .......... . 75 Setting the Shutter Sp eed ... ............. .......... ...... 75 S[...]

6 Table of Contents Symbols Used This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera's operation. This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. Icons under title bars show the operation s mode. As in the example below , the mode dial should be set to , , , , , , , , , , or . Using the Flash Mode Dial[...]

7 Read This First Please Read T est Shots Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial image s to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated corr ectly . Please note that Canon, its subsidiaries and affiliates, and it s distr ibutors are not liable for any consequential damages arisi[...]

8 Read This First Safety Precautions z Before using the camera, please ensure that you have read and understood the safety precautions described below . Always ensure that the camera is operated correct ly . z The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its acc[...]

9 Read This First WARNINGS z Do not aim the camera directly into t he sun or at oth er intense light sou rces which could damage your eyesight. z Do not trigger the flash in c lose proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight. In particular , remain at least one meter (39 inches) away fr[...]

10 Read This First z Stop operating the equip ment if it is dropped or th e casing is damaged. Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera’s power off, remove the camera batteries or unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support He[...]

11 Read This First z Do not place the batt eries near a heat source or expose them to direct flame or heat. Neither should you immerse them in water . Such exposure may damage the batteries and lead to the leakage of corrosive liquids, fire, electrical shock, expl osion or serious injury . z Do not attempt to disassemble, alt er or apply heat to th[...]

12 Read This First CA UTIONS z A vo id using, placing or storin g the equipment in places s ubject to strong sun light or high temperatures, such as the dashb oard or trunk (boot) of a car . Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may a[...]

13 Read This First Prev enting Malfunctions Av oid Strong Ma gnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or co rrupt image data. Av oid Condensation R elated Problems Moving the equipment rapidly betw[...]

14 T o connect the camera to a computer or pr inter , use one of the following cables. Computer : Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) Direct Print Comp atible Printers (Sold Sep arately) • CP Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) or the Direct Interfa ce Cable DIF-100 (supplied with the CP-100/CP-10) ?[...]

15 Components Guide * Be careful not to wave the camera about or catch it on other items when dangling it from the wrist strap. ** The LCD monitor is covered with a thin plastic sheet for protection against scratch es during shipment. Remove it befor e using the camera. The following opera tions are accessible through one easy press of the (Print/S[...]

16 Components Guide Shooting Mode Dial Use the shooting mode dial to select a Shooting mode. : Auto (p. 33) The camera automatically selects settings. • Image Zo ne The camera automatically selects settings according to the image composition type. : Portrait (p. 38) : Landscape (p. 38) : Night Scene (p. 38) : Fast Shutter (p. 38 ) : Slow Shutt er[...]

17 Preparing the Camera Installing the Batteries The camera uses four AA-size alkaline batteries supplied with the camera. You may also use separately sold nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. 1 Be sure that the camera power is off. 2 Slide the battery cover lock in the direction of the arrow , and open the cover . 3 Insert the ba tteries as show[...]

18 Preparing the Camera z For important information, see Battery Performance (p. 140). z For information about the Battery and Charger Kit and AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries, see the System Map (separate from this guide). Proper Batter y Handling z Use AA-size alkaline or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries (sold separately) only . For information on[...]

19 Preparing the Camera z If you do not plan to use the camera for a long time, remove the batteries from the camera and store them in a safe place. Batteries may leak and damage the camera if left installed during prolonged periods of non-use. However , the date, time and other camera settings may reset to default settings if the batteries have be[...]

20 Preparing the Camera Installing a CF Car d 1 Be sure that the came ra is turned off. 2 Slide the CF card slot cover in the direction of the arrow , and open it. 3 Insert the CF card with the label facing out. z Insert the CF card all the way into the slot, so that the CF card eject button pops all the way out. z T o remove the C F card, press th[...]

21 Preparing the Camera About CF Car ds z CF cards are high-precision electron ic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration. z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter a CF card. z Moving a CF card rapidly between temperature extremes will cause condensation to form in the card and lead to a malfunction. T[...]

22 Preparing the Camera 4 Select [OK] using or and press the SET button. z T o cancel formatting instead, select [Cancel] and press the SET button. z The capacity of the CF card displayed after formatting will be less than the rated capacity of the CF card. This is not a malfunction of the CF card or camera. 5 Press the MENU button. z If the camera[...]

23 Preparing the Camera 4 Set the date and time. z Press or to highlight another field. z Press or to change the value of the highlighted field. z The date can be set up to the year 2030. 5 Press the SET button. 6 Press the MENU button. z The date, time and other camera settings may reset to the default settings if the batteries have been removed f[...]

24 Preparing the Camera Setting the Langua ge Use this feature to select the language for the LCD monitor display. 1 T urn on the camera (p. 25). 2 Press the MENU button and select the [ (Set up)] menu using or . 3 Select (Language) using or and press the SET button. 4 Select a language using , , or and press the SET button. z If you press the MENU[...]

25 Basic Functions T ur ning the P ower On/Off 1 Press the ON/OFF button until the power indicator light s green (p. 16). Shooting Mode z Current shooting settings will appear in the LCD monitor for about 6 seconds. If you turn the mode switch to , the lens will retract after approximately 1 minute. Playback Mode z The LCD monitor displays an image[...]

26 Basic Functions When th e Auto Power D own Func tion Activates Press the ON button again. [Off]: The power saving function does not activate. z Display Off The LCD monitor automatically shuts off approximately 1 minute* after the last time a camera control is accessed. * This time can be changed (p. 70). When the Display Off Fun ction Activates [...]

27 Basic Functions When a printer (sold separately) is properly connected, , , or appears on the LCD monitor .[...]

28 Basic Functions Using the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor can be used to compose images while shoo ting, adjust settings menus and play back imag es. Pressing the DISP. button cycles the LCD monitor to the next mode each time the button is pressed. Shooting Mode The AF frame changes accord ing to its On/Off setting (LCD monitor On). AiAF set to [On][...]

29 Basic Functions Shooting Mode p. 38, 74 Exposure Compensati on p. 80 White Balance p. 81 Drive Mode p. 45, 47 ISO S peed p. 84 Photo Effect p. 85 Light Metering Mode p. 79 Compression p. 40 Resolution Postcard Print p. 40 p. 53 Flash p. 42 Red-eye Reduction p. 43 Macro Mode p. 44 Manual Focus p. 89 Auto Rotate Function p. 91 Movie Recording Mode[...]

30 Basic Functions Playback Mode * Det ailed Display is not available in index playback (9 images). Compression p. 40 Resolution (S t ill imag e) p. 40 Sound memo (W A VE file) p. 92 Movie p. 55 Protectio n S tatus p. 94 Image Number and T otal (Display Image/T otal) DISP . Button DISP . Button DISP . Button St andard Display No Display Detailed Di[...]

31 Basic Functions In addition to the above, the shutter speed, aperture setting, histogram and recorded movie time are displayed as in the example in the figure on the left. * Each mode of the SCN mode appears (p. 51). Shooting Mode p. 38, 74 Exposure Comp ensation p. 80 White Bala nce p. 81 Photo Effects p. 85 ISO S peed p. 84 Flash p. 42 Macro M[...]

32 Basic Functions z While a recorded imag e is displayed on the LCD monitor , you can check the exposure with the graph (se e About the Histogram (below)) th at shows the distribution of the brightness da ta. If the exposure require s adjustment, set the exposure comp ensation and re-shoot. (Press the DISP . button if the histogram and other infor[...]

33 Auto Mode In this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do everything else. 1 Check that the camera is in Shooting mode (p. 26). 2 T urn the Shooting mode dial to . 3 Aim the camera at the subject you wish to shoot. See Functi ons Available in Each Shootin g Mode (p. 152) at the end of this manual to find out wh[...]

34 Shooting – The Basics 5 Press the shutter button halfway . z The shutter button has a two-stage action. Pressing Halfway Pressing halfway automatically sets the exposure and focus. • T wo beeps will sound wh en the camera has finished metering, and the indicator n ext to the viewfinder will light green or orange. If the LCD monitor is on, th[...]

35 Shooting – The Basics z When the shutter sound is set to [ , , ( On)] (p. 72) and [Mute] is se t to On, no sound will be heard. z There is no shutter sound in movie mode. z Shots cannot be taken while the flash is charging. Shooting with the Viewfinder Y ou can save the power by turning th e LCD monitor off (p. 28) and using the viewfinder to [...]

36 Shooting – The Basics AF-ass ist Beam z The AF-assist beam will somet imes emit when the shutter but ton is pressed halfway to assist focusing in certain conditions, i.e. dark conditions. z The AF-assist beam can be tur ned off (p. 67). For example, if animals are your subject, turn off the beam when shooting in the dark to avoid startling the[...]

37 Shooting – The Basics Changing the Image Display Duration The length of time images are displayed after a photo has been taken can be changed from 2 seconds to 10 seconds or turned off. 1 Press the MENU button. z The [ (Rec.)] menu appears. 2 Select (Review) using or . 3 Select a duration using or and press the MENU button. z With the [Off] op[...]

38 Shooting – The Basics Using the Mode Dial (Ima ge Zone) Settings fitting the shooting conditions of yo ur subject can easily be set using th e mode dial. Fast Shutter Use this mode to shoot fast moving objects. Landscape Use this mode to shoot spacious landscape scenes. Night Scene Use this mode to captur e human subjects against the backdrop [...]

39 Shooting – The Basics 1 T urn the mode dial and set the icon of the function you wish to u se to . z Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode (p. 33). and Shooting Modes Always use a tripod to prevent camera shake. z See page 152 for settings that can be changed in this mode. z Tip s f or each function: Portrait Mode • T o best achie[...]

40 Shooting – The Basics Changing the Resolution and Compression You can change the reso lution and compression (excluding movies) se ttings to suit the purpose of the image you are about to shoot. Resolution Purpose L (Large) PowerShot A85 2272 x 1704 pixels PowerShot A75 2048 x 1536 pixels High Low z Print up to A4 size* 210 x 297 mm (8. 3 x 1 [...]

41 Shooting – The Basics 1 Press the FUNC. button. 2 Select L * (2272 x 1704 or 204 8 x 1536) using or . * The curre nt setting is displayed. 3 Select the resolution or compression you wish to set using or . Example: PowerShot A85 Number of recordable i mages (Only displayed when the resolution, compression or file format is selected) Excluding 4[...]

42 Shooting – The Basics Using the Flash Use the flash according to the guidel ines below. Auto with red-eye reduction The flash fires automatically as required by the lighting level, and the red-eye reduction lamp fires each time the main flash fires. Auto The flash fires automatically as required by the lighting level. Flash on with red-eye red[...]

43 Shooting – The Basics z Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode (p. 33). When shooting with a high ISO sensitivity and using the flash, there is mo re of a chance of overexposure the closer you are to the subject. z When shooting in any mode other than mode, the flash fires with automatic adjustments. z The flash fires twice. A pre -f[...]

44 Shooting – The Basics z The red-eye reduction function cannot be set when the Special Scene mode (p. 51) is set to (Fireworks). z Red-Eye Redu ction When shooting with the red- eye reduction function, the subjects must look right at the red-eye reduction lamp for this mode to be effective. T ry asking them to look directly a t the lamp. Even b[...]

45 Shooting – The Basics z The indicator beside the viewfinder will light yellow when the shutter button is pressed halfway . z Shooting procedures are the same as for the Mode (p. 33). z Always use the LCD monitor to compose images in macro mode. Shooting with the viewfinder is possible, though, part of the image may not appear in the fin al sho[...]

46 Shooting – The Basics z When is selected, the self-timer lamp blinks fast from the beginning. The shutter activates in two seconds. z Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode (p. 33). Y ou can change the self-timer sou nd by changing the setting in [Self-timer Sound] in the [ (My Camera)] menu (p. 72). Digital Zoom With the combi ned o[...]

47 Shooting – The Basics 4 Press the zoom lever towa rd . z The lens will zoom to the maximum optical telephoto setting and stop. Release the lever and press it toward again to further zoo m the image digitally . z Press the lever toward to zoom back out. 5 Shoot the image. z Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode (p. 33). The digital z[...]

48 Shooting – The Basics 3 Select using or and press the FUNC. button. 4 Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus. 5 Press the shutter but ton all the way to shoot. z Shooting will stop when the shutter button is released. z The continuous shooting speed is appro x. 2.2 frames per second (Large/fine , LCD monitor off. These figures refl[...]

49 Shooting – The Basics F r aming a Subject The PhotoStitch pro gram detects the overlapping portions of adjoini ng images and merges them. When shooting, try to include a distinctive item (landmark) in the overlappin g portions. z Compose each frame so that it overlaps 30 to 50 % of the adjoining image. Try to keep the vertical misalignment to [...]

50 Shooting – The Basics z Y ou can also press the shutte r button directly to shoot without pressing the SET button. 3 Shoot the first image. z The exposure and white balance settings are set and locked with the first image. 4 Compose and shoot the s econd image so that it overlap s the first. z Minor discrepancies in the overlap can be correcte[...]

51 Shooting – The Basics 1 T urn the mode dial to (S pecial Scene mode). z The current Scene mode screen is displaye d. 2 Select the scene you wish to shoot using or and shoot the image. z The name of the Scene mode is displayed for six seconds each time you change the mode. z Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode (p. 33) excluding . z[...]

52 Shooting – The Basics Beach Foliage Snow Fireworks Underwater Indoor or or or or or or z In mode, the shutter speed slows down. Use a tripod to avoid camera shake. z In and modes, the ISO speed may increase and cause noise in the image. z See page 152 for setting s that can be changed in thi s mode. z Results may vary depending on the subject.[...]

53 Shooting – The Basics Postcard Print Mode You can shoot images with settings appropriate for postcard size printing. * Whe n printing standard image dat a to postcard size, sometimes the top, bottom an d sides may not get printed. By shoo ting images in the Postcard Print mode, you can che ck the printing area (vertica l/horizontal ratio o f 3[...]

54 Shooting – The Basics Embedding the Date in the Image Data You can embed the date on image data when is selected. The date will be printed on your images even if it has not been set at the computer or printer. z Ensure that the camera’s date/time is set beforehand (p. 22). z Y ou cannot embed the date on imag e data when is not selected. 1 C[...]

55 Shooting – The Basics Mo vie Mode Use this mode to shoot movie clips. The resolution can be set to ei ther [ ( 640 × 480)], [ (320 × 240)] or [ (160 × 1 20)] (p. 40) 1 T urn the Shooting mode dial to . z The LCD monitor turns on and displays the maximum recording time (in seconds). 2 Press the shutter but ton all the way . z Shooting and so[...]

56 Shooting – The Basics z The recording time may not d isplay properly during shooting or filming may stop unexpectedly with the following types of CF cards. - S low recording cards - Car ds formatted on a different camera or a co mputer - Cards w hich have had images recorded and erased repeatedly Although recording time may not display properl[...]

57 Playback – The Basics Displaying Images Individuall y (Single Image Playback) You can view the recorded images on the LCD monitor. 1 Slide the mode switch to . z The last recorded image appears (single image playback). 2 Move between images using or . z Use to move to the previous image and to move to the next. Holding or moves more rapidly be[...]

58 Playback – The Basics Mag nifying Ima ges Images can be magnified up to approximately 10 times in single image playback. 1 Slide the mode switch to . 2 Press the zoom lever towa rd . z Y ou can move around t he magnified image using , , or . z Hold the SET button down and press the zoom lever toward to cycle throu gh each setting, approximatel[...]

59 Playback – The Basics 3 Change the image sele ction using , , or . 4 Press the zoom lever towa rd . z Index playback cancels and the display reverts to single image playback. Press the DISP . button to show the information for the displayed image (p. 30). The button operation in this row displays the previous set of 9 images. The butto n opera[...]

60 Playback – The Basics Viewing /Editing Mo vies Viewing Movies You can playback the images shot in mode. 1 Slide the mode switch to . z Movies cannot be viewed in index playback. 2 Select a movie using or and press the SET button. z A movie displays with the icon on it. z The movie playback panel appears. 3 Select (Play) using or and press the [...]

61 Playback – The Basics Y ou may experience frame dropping a nd audio breakup when playin g back a movie on a computer with insufficient system resources. z The volume at which movies play back can also be adjusted in the Set up menu (p. 69). z If [Mute] (p. 68) is set to [On] in the Set up menu, the volume setting returns to 0 but it can be adj[...]

62 Playback – The Basics 6 Select (Save) using or and press the SET button. z When is selected, the edited movie is not saved and the camera reverts to playback. 7 Select [Overwrite] or [New File] using or and press the SET button. z [Overwrite] : Saves the edited movie under the same file name as the original movie. The original data is deleted.[...]

63 Erasing Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before erasing a file. Erasing Ima ges Individuall y 1 Slide the mode switch to . 2 Select the image you wish to erase using or and press the button. z A confirmation screen appears. 3 Select [Erase] using or and press the SET button. z T o cancel instead of erasing, se[...]

64 Selecting Menus and Settings Selecting Settings with the FUNC. Button (Shooting Mode Onl y) 1 Slide the mode switch to . 2 Press the FUNC. button. 3 Select a FUNC. menu option using or and select setting content s using or . 4 Press the FUNC. button. 5 Shoot the image. 2. FUNC. Shooting – Advanced Functions Items in ( ) show default settings. [...]

65 Shooting – Advanced Functions Selecting Settings with the MENU Button Rec. Menu z For items with [...] next to them, push the SET button and carr y out the setting s from the next displayed menu. Once th e settings are complete , press the SET button again and co nfirm these settin gs. z In the Shoot ing mode, you can als o close the menu by p[...]

66 Shooting – Advanced Functions z Some menu items may not be available for selection according to the Shooting mode (p. 152 ) . z Y ou can apply a desired image and sound to and in the My Camera menu. For details, see Registering the My Camera Settings (p. 1 16) or the Software S tarter Guide . z The default of all the settings changed by the me[...]

67 Shooting – Advanced Functions Menu Settings and Default Settings Re c. Menu Menu Item Setting Content Reference Page AiAF Sets the AiAF to on (the camera automatically selects the AF frame when taking a picture) or off (AF frame is set to the center frame). • On*/Off 78 Red-eye Sets whether or not the red-eye reduction lamp fires. • On*/Of[...]

68 Shooting – Advanced Functions Play Menu Set up Menu Item Setting Content Reference Page Protect Protects images from accidental erasure. 94 Rotate Rotates images 90 or 270 degrees clockwise in the d isplay . 91 Sound Memo Adds sound memos to images. 92 Erase All Erases all images from a CF card (exclud ing protected images). 63 Auto Play Plays[...]

69 Shooting – Advanced Functions Vo l u m e Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, shutter sound, or playback sound. The volume cannot be adjusted if [Mute] is set to [On]. •( O f f ) • ( 3 ) • (1) • (4) • (2)* • (5) - St art-up V olume Adjusts the S tart-up Sound volume when the camera powers up.[...]

70 Shooting – Advanced Functions Power Sa ving The Auto Power Down and Display Off settings can be set by pressing the SET button. Auto Power Down Sets whether or not the camera automatically powers dow n after a specified period of time elapses without camera operation. • On* /Off 25 Display Off S pecifies a period of time before the LCD monit[...]

71 Shooting – Advanced Functions Distance Unit s Sets the format of the MF indicator ’s displayed distance units. • m/cm* • ft/in 89 Language Sets the language used in the menus and messages on the LCD monitor . • English* • Italiano • Deutsch • Norsk • Français • Svenska • Nederlands • Español • Dansk • Chinese • Su[...]

72 Shooting – Advanced Functions Customizing the Camera (My Camer a Settings) You can select the theme, start-up image and sound, shu tter sound, operation sound and self-timer sound used on this camera. These are called My Camera settin gs. You can also customize the and options for each item with images from the CF card and newly recorded sound[...]

73 Shooting – Advanced Functions R esetting the Settings to Default Y ou can reset the menu and button ope ration settings to default. 1 T urn on the camera. z Can be performed from Shooting or Playback mode. 2 Press the MENU button for longer than 5 seconds. z The message “Reset settings to default?” appears on the LCD monitor. 3 Press or to[...]

74 Shooting – Advanced Functions Using the Mode Dial (Creativ e Zone) Y ou can freely select camera settings such as the shutter speed and aperture value to suit your shooting purposes. After settings are made, shooting procedures are the same as for the mode (p. 33). How to Use the Mode Dial 1 Check that the camera is in Shooting mode. 2 T urn t[...]

75 Shooting – Advanced Functions Progr am AE Use the program AE mode to have the camera automatically set the shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the scene. z The shutter speed and aperture va lue will show in red on the LCD monitor when the correct exposure cannot be obtained. Use the following methods to obtain the corre[...]

76 Shooting – Advanced Functions z Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutter speed s. If the camera shake warning appears in the center of the LCD monitor, secure the camera to a tripod before shooting. z The aperture value and shutter speed change according to the zoom state as follows. z The fastest shutter speed for flash s[...]

77 Shooting – Advanced Functions z If the shutter speed shows in red on the LCD monitor , the image is underexposed (insufficient light) or overexposed (too much light). Adjust the aperture value using or until the shutter speed display turns white. z Some aper ture v alues may not be av aila ble with certa in zoom positions (p. 76). z Please not[...]

78 Shooting – Advanced Functions z See page 152 for settings that can be changed in this mode. z If you wish to change the exposur e, select the shutter speed or the aperture with the SET button and change the value using or . z The LCD monitor ’s brightness matches the selected shutter speed and aperture value. When you select a fast shutter s[...]

79 Shooting – Advanced Functions 2 Select [On] or [Off] using or . 3 Press the MENU button. z Y ou can immediately shoot the ima ge using the selected AF frame by pressing the shutter button instead of pressing the MENU button. The autofocus locks to center when using the digital zoom. Switching between Light Metering Modes Evaluative Metering Ap[...]

80 Shooting – Advanced Functions 1 Select * (Evaluative) from the FUNC. menu. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 65). * The current setting is displayed. 2 Select a light metering mode using or . 3 Press the FUNC. button. Adjusting the Exposur e Adjust the exposure compensation settin g to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit [...]

81 Shooting – Advanced Functions z Y ou can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter bu tton. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily . 3 Press the FUNC. button. z T o cancel the exposure compensation, return the setting to 0 using or . Adjusting the T one (W h ite Balance) [...]

82 Shooting – Advanced Functions 1 Select * (Auto) in the FUNC. menu. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p . 64). * The current setting is displayed. 2 Select the white balance you wis h to set using or . z See on the right regarding the custom setting. z When the LCD monitor is on, you can check the setting on the display . z A shot can be take[...]

83 Shooting – Advanced Functions 1 Select * (Auto) from the FUNC. menu. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p . 64). * The current setting is displayed. 2 Select (Custom) using or . 3 Aim the camera at a piece of white p a per or cloth or gray card, and press the SET button. z Aim the camera so that the white paper or cloth completely fills the f[...]

84 Shooting – Advanced Functions • Flash Setting the flash to on or off is recommended. If the flash fires when reading the white balance data with the flash set to Auto with red-eye reduction or Auto, make sure that you also use the flash when you shoot. • ISO Speed z The custom white balance setting is not canceled even if settings are rese[...]

85 Shooting – Advanced Functions z Higher ISO speeds increase the image noise. T o take clean images, use as low an ISO speed as possible. z The AUTO setting selects the optimal speed. It will also automati cally raise the speed when the light from the f lash is insufficient to illu minate the subject mat ter . Y ou can easily shoot images in dar[...]

86 Shooting – Advanced Functions 1 Select * (Effect OFF) in the FUNC. menu. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p . 64). * The current setting is displayed. 2 Select the photo effect using or . z If the LCD monitor is on, you can check the photo effect by viewing the image on the LCD monitor . z A shot can be taken immediately by pressing the shu[...]

87 Shooting – Advanced Functions Shooting Problem Subjects for the Autofocus The following types of subjects may not be suited to autofocus photography. • Subjects with extremely low con trast to the surroundings • Subjects mixing close and far obje cts • Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition • Subjects t[...]

88 Shooting – Advanced Functions Shooting with AF Loc k 1 Press the DISP . button to turn on the LCD monitor . 2 Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus. Keep it pressed and press the MF button . z The icon app ears on the LCD monitor . z The focus setting will lock even if the shu tter button and the MF button are released. z The AF l[...]

89 Shooting – Advanced Functions Shooting in Manual F ocus Mode The focus can b e manually set. 1 Press the DISP . button to turn on the LCD monitor . 2 Press the MF button until appears. z The indicator appears. z The indicator shows approximate figures. Use them as a shooting guideline only . z In the , , or modes, pressing the SET button cycle[...]

90 Shooting – Advanced Functions 1 In the [ (Set up)] menu, select (Auto Rotate). z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 65). 2 Select [On] and press the MENU button. z When this function is on, an icon showin g the orientation of the camera appears at the upper right corner of the LCD monitor (when information display is on). Normal Right end do[...]

91 Playback – Advanced Features R otating Images in the Display You can rotate an image by 90° or 270° clockwise in the LCD monitor. 1 In the [ (Play)] menu, select (Rot ate). z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p . 64). 2 Press or to select the image to be rot ated and press the SET button. z Press the SET button to rotate the image 90°, 270?[...]

92 Playback – Advanced Features Attachin g Sound Memos to Image In Playback mode (including si ngle image playback, index playback and magnified playback) you can attach sou nd memos (up to 60 seconds) to an image. Th e sound data are saved in WAVE format. 1 Select (Sound Memo) fr om the [ (Play)] menu. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p . 65)[...]

93 Playback – Advanced Features z Y ou cannot attach sound memos to movies. z Y ou cannot record or play back sound memos for images that alr eady have an incompatible sound file attached. If you attempt to record or play such images the “Incompatible W A VE format” message will display . z Sound memos for protected images cannot be erased (p[...]

94 Playback – Advanced Features z The display interval may vary for some images. z Movie images play for the length of time that they were recorded. z The power saving function is disabled during Auto Play (p. 93). Protecting Images Use the protect feature to protect important images from accidenta l erasure. 1 In the [ (Play)] menu, select (Prot[...]

95 Playback – Advanced Features[...]

96 Various Functions About Printing Images shot with this camera can be printed using one of the foll owing methods. - Conne cting the camera to a direct print compatible printer* 1 with a single cable and pressing the button on the came ra. - Selecti ng images and specifying the number of print copies (DPOF* 2 print settings) with the camera befor[...]

97 Various Functions DPOF Print Settings z Select the image you want to print ( p. 98) z Select how many copies you want (p. 98) z Select the print style (p. 100) • S tandard/Index/Both • Date On/Off • File Numbers On/Off For printing instructions, se e the Direct Print User Guide . DPOF T ransfer Settings z Select the im age you want to down[...]

98 Various Functions DPOF Print Settings You can select images on a CF card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. This is extremely convenient fo r sending the images to a photo developing service that supports DPOF or for printing on a dire ct print function compatible printer. Refer to the Direct Print U[...]

99 Various Functions z When the print type (p. 100) is set to [Index], select an image using or and mark or remove marks from images using or . A check mark appears on the marked image. z Y ou can press the zoom lever and use the same procedures to select images in index playback (three images). All the Images on a CF Card z Press the zoom lever to[...]

100 Various Functions settings when printing images that have had the date embedded with the [Date S tamp] function. This may cause the date to be printed twice. Setting the Print Style You can set up the print style as follows. 1 In the [ (Play)] menu, select (Print Order) and press the SET button. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 65). 2 Sel[...]

101 Various Functions 3 Select (Print T ype), (Date) or (File No.) using or . 4 Select a setting using or . Print Type Select [S tandard], [Index] or [Both]. Date Select [On] or [Off]. File No. Select [On] or [Off]. 5 Press the MENU button. z The set up menu will close and the Print Order menu will reappear . z If you have chosen [Index] as the pri[...]

102 Various Functions 1 In the [ (Play)] menu, select (Print Order) and press the SET button. z See Selecting Menus and Setting s (p. 65). 2 Use or to select [Reset] and press the SET button. 3 Use or to select [ OK] and press the SET button. z Select [Cancel] and press the SET button to cancel the reset. Image Transfer S ettings (DPOF T r ansfer O[...]

103 Various Functions Selecting Images for T r ansferring 1 In the [ ( Play)] menu, se lect (T ransfer Order) and press the SET button. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p . 65). 2 Use or to select [Order] and press the SET button. z Y ou can remove all the transfer marks at once by selecting [Reset]. 3 Select images for transferring. For setting[...]

104 Various Functions Download ing Images to a Computer The following methods can be used to download images recorded by the came ra to a computer. Some methods are not applicable to all operating systems. z Downloading via a Cam er a to Computer Connection z With this method, you download images using computer commands after you have installed the[...]

105 Various Functions Computer Model The above OS sho uld be pre- installed on computers with bui lt-i n USB ports. CPU Windows 98/Windows Me/ Windows 2000: Penti um 150 MHz or hi gher processor Windows XP: Penti um 300 MHz or higher pro cessor For all of the above OS: Pent ium 500 MHz or higher pr ocessor i s recommended (for editing movies) RAM W[...]

106 Various Functions IMPORT ANT Y ou mu st install t he software an d driver bundled on the supplied Cano n Digital Cam era Solution Disk onto your comp uter before connecting the camera to a computer . The camera will not operate correctly if you connect it to your computer before installing the driver and software. If this happens, please refer [...]

107 Various Functions 3 Set the camera's mode switch to . 4 Press the ON/OFF button until the power lamp light s green. z Windows J Proceed to steps 5 and 6 below . z Macintosh J Refer to the Software Starter Guide and download images. DIGIT AL T erminal 1. Open the t erminal cover with your finger nail. 2. Insert the connector until it clicks[...]

108 Various Functions 6 Click [Set] in the [CameraWindow - Set Auto-Launch ] window (first time only). z The Download Image window will display . z Using the software and computer to download images: J See the Software S tarter Guide . z Using the Camera to Download Images (Direct T rans fer Function): J See Downloading Images by Direct T ransf er [...]

109 Various Functions Downloading Images by Direct T ransfer Use this method to download images using camera operations. Install the supplied softw are and adjust the computer settings before using this method for the first time (p. 106). All Images Transfers and saves all images to the computer . New Images T ransfers and saves to the computer onl[...]

11 0 Various Functions All Images/New Images/DPOF T r ans. Images 2 Use or to select , or and press the button. z T o cancel the transfer , press the SET button. z The images will download and the Direct T ransfer menu will reappear . Select & T ransfer/Wallpaper 2 Use or to select or and press the button (or SET button). 3 Use or to select ima[...]

111 Various Functions Connecting the Camera to the Computer to Download Images without Installing the So ftware If you are using Windows XP or Mac OS X (v10.1/ v10.2/v10.3), you can use the software distributed with these operating systems to download images (JPEG format only) without installing the software bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solu[...]

11 2 Various Functions 2 Double-click the icon of the drive with the CF card. z Depending on the operating system, a window opens automatically . 3 Copy images from the card into a folder of your choice on the hard disk. z The images are stored in the [xxx CANON] folders located in the [DCIM] folder (where xxx is a three-digit number from 100 to 99[...]

11 3 Various Functions 3 Plug the other ends of the A V cable to the video in and audio in jacks on the TV . 4 T urn on the TV and switch it to Video mode . 5 T urn on the camera (p. 25). z The image will appear on the TV . Shoot or playback images as usual. z If the images are not appearing on the TV when shooting, press the DISP . b utton. Y ello[...]

11 4 Various Functions R esetting the File Number Select the set up method for the file number. 1 In the [ (Set up)] menu, select (File No. Reset). z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 65). 2 Press or to select [On]. 3 Press the MENU button. On The camera resets the file number to 100-0001 each time you insert a new (unused) CF card. If you inser[...]

11 5 Various Functions Folder File Capacity Each folder usually contains up to 100 images. However , since ima ges shot in Continuous Shooting or S titch Assist mode are always saved into the same folder , a folder may contain more than 100 images. The number of images may also exceed 100 if a folder contains images copied from a computer or images[...]

11 6 Various Functions 2 Select [ (My Camera)] using or and select a menu item us ing or . 3 Select the content s you wish to set using or . 4 Press the MENU button. z Pressing the button closes the menu and makes the settings take effect. z In Shooting mode, the menu can be closed by pressing the shutter button halfway . z If you select [Theme] in[...]

11 7 Various Functions 2 Press the MENU button. z The [ (Play)] me nu appears. 3 Select [ (My Camera)] using and select the menu item you wish to register using or . 4 Select or using or . z appears. 5 Press the DISP . button. z An image appears. S tart-up Image: Go to step 6a , 7a S tart-up Sound, Shutter Sound, Operation Sound, and Self-T imer So[...]

11 8 Various Functions z Recording start s. z Recording stops when the time is exceeded. • S tart-up Sound: 1 second • Operation Sound: 0.3 seconds • Self-timer Sound: 2 seconds • Shutter Sound: 0 .3 seconds 7b Select (Register) using or . 8 Select [OK] using or and press the SET button. z Sounds recorded using the Sound Memo function and m[...]

11 9 Various Functions • Recording Time Any file fo rmats ot her than those desc ribed abov e cannot be u sed with this came ra. An example of this function is to record “Say Cheese”, as the self-timer sound so the camera will play back this sound 2 seconds before the photo is taken. Y ou could also record cheerful music to bring out the natu[...]

120 List of Messages The following table explains each of the messages that may appear on the LCD monitor. z For messages which may appear when a pri nter is connected, refer to the Direct Print User Guide . Busy ... The camera is recording image data to the CF card. The playback mode is running. No memory card Y ou attempted to shoot or play back [...]

121 List of Messages Corrupted data Y ou attempted to play back an image with corrupted data. RA W Y ou attempted to play back an image recorded in the RA W format. Unidentified image Y ou attempted to play back an image that was recorded in a special format (proprietary format used by the camera of another manufacturer) or a movie that was taken w[...]

122 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution The camera doesn't function. The camera is turned off. z Press the ON/OFF button for a few moments. The CF card slot cover or the battery cover is open. z Be sure the cover is closed securely . Batteries are loaded in the wrong direction. z Reload the batteries in the correct direction. Batteries are [...]

123 Troubleshooting The camera doesn't shoot. The CF card is not formatted correctly . z Format the CF card. (p. 21). z The card may be defective (its logical may be corrupted). Contact the nearest Canon Customer Help Desk. Cannot play back Y ou attempted to play back images shot with another camera or images edited at a computer . z Computer [...]

124 Troubleshooting The batteries are consumed quickly . Battery capacity drops due to low ambient temperatures. z If shooting in a cold area, keep the batteries warm (by placing them in an inner pocket, etc.) until ready to use them. Battery terminals are dirty . z Wipe them well with a dry cloth before use. The batteries have not been used for ov[...]

125 Troubleshooting Shots are blurry or unfocused. Subject out of focal range. z Ensure that there is at least 46 cm (1.5 f t. ) between the camera lens and subject. z When shooting subjects within the 5 to 46 cm (2.0 in. – 1.5 ft.) wide angle range or the 26 to 46 cm (10 in. – 1.5 ft.) telephoto range, use Macro mode. Subject is hard to focus [...]

126 Troubleshooting The subject comes out overexposed (too bright). Light is shining or reflecting into the camera. z Adjust the camera angle. The flash mode is set so that the flash always fire. z Set the flash to any other mode e xcept on. A vertical bar of light (red, purple) appears on the LCD monitor . The subject is too bright. z This is a no[...]

127 Troubleshooting Image not showing on TV . Incorrect video system setting. z Set the video system to the appropriate setting, NTSC or P AL, for your TV . The mode dial is turned to (S titch Assist). z T urn the mode dial to any mode other than . Zoom does not operate. Zoom lever was pressed while shooting in Movie mode. z Operate the zoom before[...]

128 Appendix Using the P ow er Kits (Sold Separately) Using R echar geable Batteries (Batter y and Charger Kit CBK4-200) Included are the battery charger and four rechargeable AA-size NiMH (nickel metal hydride) batteries. Charge batteries as shown below . z This charger can be used only to charge Canon AA-size NiMH NB-2AH batteries. Please do not [...]

129 Appendix - If the battery usage time has considerably diminished - If the number of recordable images has considerably diminished - When charging the batteries (insert and remove the batteries two or three times before charging) - When charging completes in a matter of a few minutes (the battery charger indicator remains lit) z Y ou may not be [...]

130 Appendix z Charging time varies according to ambient temperature and to the batteries' initial charge state. z The battery charger may emit noise while charging. This is not a malfunction. z Battery/Charger Kit CBK100 can also be used. Use Canon AA-size batteries NB-1AH with the CBK100 charger. Using the AC Adapter Kit A CK600 Use of AC Ad[...]

131 Appendix 2 Open the terminal cove r , and connect the comp act power adapter's DC plug into the camera's DC IN terminal. z Please unplug the adapter from the power outlet when you have finished using the camera. Please do not attempt to use any AC adapter other than AC Adapter Kit ACK600 with your camera. Use of a different adapter ma[...]

132 Appendix z When using the wide converter , plea se set the camera to the wide angle end. z The wide converter blocks part of the view through the viewfinder . Wide Conv er ter WC-DC52 Use this converter for taking wide-angle shots. The wide converter changes the focal length of the camera body’s lens by a factor of 0.7 (the thread diameter is[...]

133 Appendix Attaching a Lens 1 Be sure that the came ra is turned off. 2 Press the ring release button and hold it down, and turn the ring in the direction of the arrow . 3 When the z mark on the ring and the mark on the camera are aligned, lift off the ring. a b Ring Release Bu tton Ring 4 Align the z mark on the conversion lens adapter with the [...]

134 Appendix z Completely remove all dust and dirt from conversion lenses with a lens blower brush before use. The camera may focus on any dirt that remains. z Exercise due caution when handling the lenses since it is easy to dirty them with finger prints. z Be careful not to drop the camera or adapter when removing the ring. z When shooting with t[...]

135 Appendix Never use water , paint thinner , benzene, or detergents to clean the camera, as these may cause damage or deformation. LCD Monitor, Viewfinder : Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt. If necessary gently wipe the viewfinder and LCD monitor with a soft cloth or an eyeglass lens wiper to remove stubborn dirt. z Never rub or pr[...]

136 Specifications All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot A85 / PowerShot A75 Camera Effective Pixels A85: Approx. 4.0 million A75: Approx. 3.2 million Image Sensor A85: 1/2.7-inch CCD (T otal number of pixels: Approx. 4.2 million) A75: 1/2.7-inch CCD (T otal number of pixels: Approx. 3.[...]

137 Specifications Light Metering System Evaluative, Center-weighted average or S pot Exposure Control System Program AE/Shutter-priority AE/Apertur e-priority AE/Manual exposure control Exposure Compensation ± 2 stops in 1/3-stop increments Sensitivity Auto, ISO 50/100/200/400 equivalent White Balance Auto, pre-set (available settings: Dayligh t,[...]

138 Specifications Image Recording Format S till images: JPEG (Exif 2.2)* 1 , Movies: A VI (Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio dat a: WA VE (monaural)) Compression Superfine, Fine, Normal Number of Recording Pixels (A85) S till Images Large : 2272 x 1704 pixels Medium 1: 1600 x 1200 pixe ls Medium 2: 1024 x 768 pixels Small : 640 x 480 pixels Movi es 6[...]

139 Specifications * 1 This digi tal camer a supports Exif 2.2 (also called "Exi f Print"). Exif Print is a st andard for enhancin g the communication between digital c ameras and printers. B y connecti ng to an Ex if Print-co mpliant printer , the camera's i mage data at the time of shooting is us ed and optimiz ed, yielding ex trem[...]

140 Specifications Batter y Perf o r ma nce Based on the CIP A standar d <Test Conditions> Normal temperature (23 °C ± 2 °C /73 °F ± 3.6 °F), normal relative humidity (50% ± 20%), with the LCD monitor on, alternating wide angle end and telephoto end shots at 30 second intervals with the flash fired once every two sho ts and the camera [...]

141 Specifications CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images) PowerShot A85 CF card included with the camera FC- 32MH FC-64M FC- 128M FC- 256MH FC- 512MSH L 14 30 61 123 247 27 54 1 10 222 442 54 1 10 220 443 879 M1 30 61 122 246 491 54 109 219 440 879 108 217 435 868 1734 M2 53 107 215 431 855 94 189 379 762 1522 174 349 700 1390 2714 S[...]

142 Specifications z Some CF cards are not sold in some regions. z The maximum movie clip length is approximately 30 sec. ( )* or 3 min. ( , ). The times shown are the maximum continuous recording times. * When using the FC-32MH CF ca rd (included), the separately sold FC-256MH or FC-512MSH CF card (not sold in some regions). z (Superfine), (Fine) [...]

143 Specifications NiMH Batter y NB-2AH Supplie d with the se para tely sold N iMH Ba ttery NB4-200 set a nd the Bat tery/ Charger Ki t CBK4-2 00. Batter y Charger CB-4AH/CB-4AHE Supplied with the optional Battery and Char ger Kit CBK4-200. Ty p e Rechargeable nicke l metal hydride battery Nominal Vo l t a g e 1.2 V DC Ty p i c a l Capacity 2300 mA[...]

144 Specifications Wide Conv er ter WC-DC5 2 (Sold Separately) Close-up Lens 250D 52 mm (Sold Separately) Magnification Approx. 0.7x (35 mm film equivalent at wide angle end: approx. 24. 5 mm) Focusing R ange (from front of lens) Approx. 2 mm (0.08 i n.) – infinity (wide angle e nd and Macro mod e) Thread Diameter 52 mm standard filter thread (Co[...]

145 Photo Tips and Information This section offers photography tips. z Tip for Using the Self-timer (p. 45) Normally , the camera shakes a little when yo u press the shutter button. Setting the self-timer to delays the shutter release for two seconds and allows the came ra to stop shaking, thus preventing a blurred image. Even better results can be[...]

146 Photo Tips and Informa tion Optimal Exposure Overexposure The whole recorded image is bright, which makes black elements of the image appear gray . Shooting dark subjects or in dark places may cause the image to be overexposed. Adjust the exposure compensation towards the - end. z ISO Speed (p. 84) The ISO speed is the numeric representation of[...]

147 Index A AC Adapte r Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 AF Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Aperture-P riority AE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Aperture Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Auto Mode . . . .[...]

148 Index Exposure Aperture-Priority A E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Shutter Speed-Priority AE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 White Bala nce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 F Fast Shutter . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

149 Index Rec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Selecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Set up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68–71 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Microphone . . . . .[...]

150 Index Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 64 Reviewing an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Switching from Playback Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 TV Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 2 Shooting Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

151 FCC Notice (Digital Camera, Model PC1204 and PC1202) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to t he following two conditions; (1) this device may not cause harmful interfe rence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equi[...]

152 Functions Ava ilable in Each Shooting Mode The following chart shows the functions and se ttings available in each Shooting mode. Function (1) Referen ce Page s Resolu- tion Large L O * O * O * O * O * O * O * U * – O * O * O * O * 40 Medium 1 M1 O O O O O O O U – O O O O Medium 2 M2 O O O O O O O U – O O O O Small S O O O O O O O U – O[...]

153 Flash Output –––––––––––– O 86 AF-assist Beam O O O O O O O U O O O O O 36 Drive Mode Single Shot O * O * O * O * O * O * O * U * O * O * O * O * O *– Continuous Mode – OOOOOO –– OOOO 47 Self-timer (10 sec.) OOOOOOO U OOOOO 45 Self-timer (2 sec.) OOOOOOO U OOOOO AF System Selection – O O O O O O –– O O O O [...]

154 The default for the settings changed by the menu and button ope rations can be restored all at once except for [Date/T ime], [Language] and [Video System] (p. 73). (1)The default se tting of the flash for the [Foliage] a nd [Fireworks] options is [Off]. The following functions cannot be set in the [Fireworks] mod e. - The [Auto] and [On] settin[...]