Canon PowerShot A10 manual

Camera User Guide 1 Shooting with the Camera This Guide 2 Installing the Software Software Starter Guide 3 Connecting the Camera to a Computer This Guide 4 Downloading Images to a Computer Software Starter Guide • This guide covers both the P owerShot A10 and P owerShot A20 digital cameras . • Please star t by reading the “Precautions” sect[...]

Precautions Camera Body T emperature If your camera is used f or prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera f or an e xtended period. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is produced with e xtremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels opera[...]

1 Quick Start Preparing the Camera Basic Functions Shooting Repla ying Erasing Printing Camera Settings Connecting Up Appendix A quick introduction intended f or new users who want to shoot first and learn more later . T ells you ho w to get the camera running and how to begin shooting and pla ying back images . Introduces you to all of the camera [...]

2 Table of Contents Changing Resolution/Compression Setting ... 37 Using the Flash ........................................... 39 / Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shots ........ 42 Using the Focus Loc k ..................................... 43 Using the Self-Timer .................................. 44 Shooting Continuously ............................[...]

3 Erasing All Images ......................................... 60 Print Settings (DPOF Settings) 62 Displaying the Print Order Menu .................... 62 Setting the Print Style .................................... 63 Selecting Images f or Printing ......................... 65 Resetting the Print Settings ........................... 67 Printing w[...]

4 Read This First Please Read T est Shots Before y ou shoot images of subjects of impor tance to you, we strongly recommend that y ou shoot se veral trial images to confirm that you are operating the camera correctly . Please note that Canon, its subsidiaries and affiliates, and distributors of its digital cameras are not liab le f or any consequen[...]

5 W ARNINGS • Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources which could damage your e y esight. • Do not tr igger the flash in close pro ximity to human or animal ey es. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash ma y damage eyesight. In par ticular , remain at least one meter (39 inches) aw ay from inf [...]

6 • T o avoid the risk of high-v oltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged. Similar ly , ne ver touch internal por tions of the equipment that become e xposed as a result of damage. There is a r isk of high-v oltage electrical shock. Please take the first oppor tunity to consult your camer a dist[...]

7 • Do not handle the power cord if your hands are w et. Handling it with wet hands ma y lead to electrical shock. When unplugging the cord, ensure that y ou hold the solid por tion of the plug. Pulling on the flexib le por tion of the cord may damage or e xpose the wire and insulation, creating the potential f or fires or electrical shocks. • [...]

8 • If using AA-size NiMH batteries, use only Canon AA-size NiMH batteries and charger recommended for use with these batteries. Use of another charger may cause batteries to ov erheat or def orm, posing risk of fire or electric shock. • Disconnect the batter y charger or the compact power adapter from both the camer a and electrical outlet aft[...]

9 • If your camera is used f or prolonged periods, the camera body ma y become warm. Please take care when operating the camera f or an e xtended period as your hands ma y e xperience a burning sensation. Preventing Malfunctions A v oid Strong Ma gnetic Fields Nev er place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment genera[...]

10 Quick Start 34 1 Install the batteries ( p. 17). Slide the batter y co ver loc k, then open the co ver and insert the batteries. • For impor tant inf or mation about batteries, see page 18. 2 Install the CF card ( p. 20). Open the CF card slot cov er and inser t a CF card. 3 Press the main switch to turn the camera on ( p. 28). Hold the main s[...]

11 5, 6 5 Set the f ocus ( p. 34). Aim the camera at the subject, and lightly press and hold the shutter button halfw ay down. The camer a beeps twice when the f ocus is set. 6 T ake the shot ( p. 34). Press the shutter button all the w a y down. The camer a beeps once to indicate that it has taken the shot. 7 View the recor ded image . The recorde[...]

12 8 Connect the camera to the printer ( p. 69). Make the connection using the direct interf ace cable DIF-100 that came with the printer . 9 T urn the mode dial to (Replay) ( p. 70). 10 Use or button to select the ima ge y ou wish to print, and then press the SET button. The LCD monitor displa ys the print menu. 11 Press or button to select [OK], [...]

13 Preparing the Camera Guide to Components Front View Shutter Button ( p. 34) Optical Viewfinder Window ( p. 29) AF A uxiliary Light Emitter Red-Eye Reduction Lamp ( p. 41) Self-Timer Lamp ( p. 44) Flash ( p. 39) DIGIT AL Terminal* VIDEO OUT Terminal ( p. 86) (P owerShot A20 only) DC IN T erminal ( p. 98) T erminal Cover Lens * If connecting to th[...]

14 Back Vie w Viewfinder ( p. 29) Strap Eyelet ( p. 23) CF Card Slot Co ver ( p. 20) Date Battery Holder ( p. 94) Battery Cover ( p. 17) Battery Cover Lock ( p. 17) T ripod Socket LCD Monitor* ( p. 30) * The LCD monitor is cov ered with a thin plastic sheet for protection against scratches during shipment. Remove it before using the camer a.[...]

15 Operation P anel Indicators ( p. 16) DISPLA Y (Display) Button ( p. 30) Zoom Button ( p. 36) Mode Dial ( p. 16) (Exposure) / (White Balance) Button ( pp. 46, 47) Main Switch ( p. 28) MENU (Menu) Button ( p. 78) (Macro) / (Infinity) / (Right) Button ( p. 42) (Continuous) / (Self-Timer) / (Left) Button ( pp. 44, 45) (Flash) / SET (Set) Button ( p.[...]

16 Mode Dial Y ou use the mode dial to select the camera’ s operating mode. (A uto) The camera automatically mak es most of the settings f or you ( p. 37). (Manual) Y ou can adjust the e xposure, white balance, and other settings bef ore shooting ( p . 37). (Stitch Assist) Use this mode when taking shots that you want to stitch into a panorama ( [...]

17 Installing the Batteries The camera uses f our AA sized alkaline batteries supplied with the camera. Y ou ma y use optional nickel metal h ydride (NiMH) batteries. 1 Be sure that the camera power is off. 2 Slide the battery cover loc k, and push the battery cover slightly f orwar d. Then open the co ver . Lower Indicator Y ellow: Macro mode Nega[...]

18 4 Close the battery cover . When the camera’ s indicator flashes green, do not turn off the power or open the battery cov er . The camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting an image to or from the CF card. • We recommend that y ou use the optional A C Adapter Kit A CK600 to power the camera during long usage sessions ( p . 97). Pro[...]

19 • Batter y performance deteriorates at low temperatures (especially with alkaline batteries). If you are using the camer a in cold areas and batteries are r unning do wn f aster than they should, y ou ma y be able to restore performance by placing batteries in an inner pocket to w ar m them up prior to use. But be careful that you don’t put [...]

20 Batter y Status Indications The LCD monitor displa ys an icon or message to let you kno w when batteries are low or depleted. Installing a CF Car d 1 Be sure that the camera is turned off. Batter y P erformance * The actual performance may v ary from the above data according to the shooting conditions and the selected recording mode. <T est C[...]

21 2 Slide the CF card slot co ver in the direction of the gray arr o w , and open it. 3 Insert the CF card into the slot, in the direction shown in the illustration. • Inser t the CF card all the wa y into the slot, so that the CF card eject button pops all the wa y out. • T o remove the CF card, press the CF card eject button. 4 Close the CF [...]

22 About CF Cards... • CF cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply f orce to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration. • Do not attempt to disassemble or alter a CF card. • Moving a CF card rapidly between temperature extremes will cause condensation to f or m in the card and lead to a malfunction. T o av oid c[...]

23 FC-8M FC-16M FC-32M FC-64M FC-128M 7 15 31 64 128 11 24 49 100 200 24 48 99 200 401 16 32 67 135 271 24 49 102 205 412 46 92 189 379 760 35 70 143 288 577 50 99 206 415 831 87 172 353 707 1417 P owerShot A20 These figures reflect standard shooting conditions established b y Canon. Actual totals may vary according to the subject, shooting conditi[...]

24 Setting the Date and Time If the Set Date/Time menu appears when y ou tur n on the camera, this means that the date battery has r un down and the camera date/time cloc k has stopped running. Replace the date batter y ( p . 94), then reset the date and time as e xplained below . The Set Date/Time menu also appears the v er y first time y ou turn [...]

25 5 Press or b utton to select , and then press the SET button. 6 Set the date and time. • Use or b utton to change the value of the highlighted field. • Press the SET button to set the value and advance to the ne xt field. • The final item selects the date display type. Use or b utton to select, and then press the SET button. 7 Press the ME[...]

26 Setting the Language Use this f eature to select the language f or the LCD monitor displa ys. 1 T urn the mode dial to , , or . 2 Press the MENU button. The [Rec. Menu] will display . 3 Press or button to select , and then press the SET button. 4 Press or button to select , and press the SET b utton.[...]

27 5 Select the desired language. • Use and b utton to select a language. The Language menu ma y appear differently on camer as in some regions. The Language menu can also be displa yed in repla y mode by holding down the SET b utton and pressing the MENU button. 6 Press the SET button. If you wish to cancel, press the MENU button instead. 7 Pres[...]

28 T urning the Camera On Basic Functions 1 Press the main switc h until the green indicator begins flashing. The lens e xtends, and the LCD monitor displays current shooting settings for about 6 seconds . The LCD monitor displa ys an image. Main Switch Indicator If the Set Date/Time menu appears, set the date and time ( p . 24). • The lens remai[...]

29 A uto P ower Do wn Function Shooting Mode The power will automatically shut off appro ximately 3 minutes after the last function is accessed. Replay Mode The power will automatically shut off appro ximately 5 minutes after the last function is accessed. Connected to Card Photo Printer CP-10 The power will automatically shut off appro ximately 5 [...]

30 In macro mode, the parallax phenomenon may cause images composed with the viewfinder to be off-center . Use the LCD monitor to compose close-ups in macro mode. About the A utofocus Function This camera emplo ys AiAF (artificial intelligence autof ocus) technology which uses a broad metering field to calculate the focal distance with high precisi[...]

31 In and Modes... Y ou can use the DISPLA Y button to s witch the LCD monitor display on and off . The camera stores the LCD monitor on/off setting in memor y , and restores it when you tur n the camer a on again. If the camera displa ys the “Change the batteries” at time of power-on, how e ver , then the LCD monitor may remain off the ne xt t[...]

32 Shooting Mode Shooting information appears on the LCD monitor for appro ximately 6 seconds when you tak e any of the f ollowing actions. With one e xception, this inf or mation appears ev en if the monitor is tur ned off . • The power is turned on. • The , , / or / button is pressed. • The camera settings are changed. • The Setup menu is[...]

33 Repla y Mode (Detailed Displa y) In detailed mode, the f ollo wing inf or mation is also shown. Shooting Mode p. 3 7 Macro/Infinity Mode p. 4 2 Shooting Method p. 45 Flash p. 3 9 Exposure Compensation ... ... p. 46 White Balance p. 4 7 not on the monitor , you can bring it back b y pressing , , / or / button. * The displayed z oom setting is the[...]

34 The follo wing information may also be display ed with some images. : A sound file (W A V file) is attached. : A sound file in a f ormat other than the W A V format is attached or the file f ormat is not recognized. : A JPEG file not suppor ted b y “Design rule for Camer a File system” standards. : RA W format file. : Movie file . : File wit[...]

35 Revie wing an Image Immediately after Recor ding It Images display on the LCD monitor f or approximately 2 seconds immediately after recording e ven if y ou release the shutter button (Y ou can change the time to displa y the image. p . 79). Images can also be revie wed with the follo wing procedures. Keep the shutter b utton down. If you contin[...]

36 Using the Zoom The zoom can be adjusted to an y setting in the 35 to 105 mm range in 35 mm film equivalent terms. T elephoto/Wide Angle Digital Zoom When the LCD monitor is on, you can digitally zoom in on a subject with the z oom button once it is at the maxim um optical telephoto setting. Images can be zoomed up to 6 times (P owerShot A10), 7.[...]

37 Selecting a Shooting Mode Shooting 1 Select a shooting mode. Y our camera off ers three different shooting modes. The settings y ou make in each mode are retained e ven after you s witch into a diff erent mode. Many of these settings are retained after the camera turns off ( p. 52). The camera mak es most of the settings automatically . Y ou man[...]

38 4 Press or button as necessary to adjust the setting. 5 Press the MENU b utton. Display on the P owerShot A20 (Resolution) (Compression) Display on the P owerShot A20 Compression Superfine Fine Normal 1 T urn the mode dial to , , or . 2 Press the MENU b utton. The [Rec. Menu] will displa y . 3 Press or button to select (Resolution) or (Compressi[...]

39 Using the Flash Y ou can set the flash mode to match the shooting conditions. Appro ximate File Siz e for One Ima ge P owerShot A10 (1280 × 960) 693KB 450KB 228KB (1024 × 768) 450KB 294KB 155KB ( 640 × 480) 208KB 141KB 79KB P owerShot A20 (1600 × 1200) 957KB 611KB 302KB (1024 × 768) 450KB 294KB 155KB ( 640 × 480) 208KB 141KB 79KB • These[...]

40 3 T ake the shot. _ _ _ _ : Av ailab le : Av ailable, but cannot be changed after taking the first shot _ : Not availab le 21 Shows the currently selected flash mode. 1 T urn the mode dial to , , or . The flash fires twice. A preparatory pre-flash is f ollowed b y the main flash. The exposure readings obtained from the subject with the pre-flash[...]

41 • The flash can be fired when the upper indicator glows a steady or ange. • The flash may tak e approximately 10 seconds to charge. Recharging time may v ar y with the state of the battery charge. Please note that a slow shutter speed will be selected in dark places when the flash is set to off or slow-synchro . Be careful to av oid camera b[...]

42 / Shooting Close-Ups/ Infinity Shots Use this mode to record subjects in the range of 16 to 76 cm (6.3 in. to 2.5 ft.) from the lens tip when at maximum wide angle and in the range of 26 to 76 cm (10.2 in. to 2.5 ft.) when at the maximum telephoto setting. Use this mode to record landscapes and distant objects. It can also be used f or compositi[...]

43 3 T ake the shot. • Use the LCD monitor to compose close-ups in macro mode since the parallax phenomenon ma y cause images composed with the optical viewfinder to be off-center . • The exposure ma y not be optimal when the flash is used in macro mode in the range of 16 to 26 cm (6.3 to 10.2 in.). : Availab le : Availab le , but cannot be cha[...]

44 Using the Self-Timer 1 2 1 T urn the mode dial to , , or . 2 Press the / button as necessary so that the appears on the LCD monitor . 3 T ake the shot. The self-timer star ts when y ou press the shutter down all the w a y . The self- timer lamp flashes f or 10 seconds (flashing more quic kly for the final 2 seconds), and then the camera tak es t[...]

45 Shooting Continuousl y Use this mode to shoot successiv e frames while the shutter button is pressed. 1 2 1 T urn the mode dial to . 2 Press the / button as necessary so that the appears on the LCD monitor . 3 Press the shutter b utton down all the wa y to star t shooting. T o stop shooting, release the shutter button. • The camera will shoot [...]

46 2 Press the / button as necessary to display the [+/– (Exp.)] menu. The e xposure compensation bar appears on the LCD monitor . 3 Press or button as necessary to adjust the compensation. • Y ou can set the adjustment from –2 to +2, in 1/3-step increments. If you are shooting against a bright backg round or strong backlight, y ou ma y need [...]

47 • If the LCD monitor is on, you can check the results of the compensation by viewing the image on the LCD monitor . • A shot can be taken immediately after . The menu will reappear after the shot, allowing you to adjust the setting. 4 Press the SET b utton. 5 T ake the shot. If you wish to turn compensation off , repeat this procedure and se[...]

48 3 Press or button as necessary to select the desired setting. • If the LCD monitor is on, you can check the results by vie wing the image on the LCD monitor . • A shot can be taken immediately after . The menu will reappear after the shot, allowing you to adjust the setting. 4 Press the SET b utton. 5 T ake the shot. 21 3 4 1 T urn the mode [...]

49 If using the camera in (Stitch Assist) mode, y ou cannot change the white balance setting after taking the first shot. Stitch Assist Mode Use this mode when taking shots that you want to combine into a panor ama. T o create the panorama itself , you must stitch the images together at your computer . T o create the panorama at y our computer , us[...]

50 : Left to r ight horizontally . : Right to left horizontally . • Compose each frame so that it overlaps 30 to 50 % of the adjoining image. T r y to keep the vertical misalignment to within 10 % of the image height. • Do not include moving items in the ov erlap. • Do not tr y to stitch images that include both distant and close items. Objec[...]

51 4 Compose the next shot, taking care to o verlap the previous ima ge . • Minor discrepancies in the overlapping por tions can be corrected when the images are stitched together . • If you are not satisfied with the previous shot, you can use or button to return to that shot and reshoot it. 5 T ake additional shots f or the panorama in the sa[...]

52 Functions A vailable in Each Shooting Mode The follo wing chart shows the functions and settings av ailable in each shooting mode. The camer a stores settings separately f or each mode, and retains these settings e ven if you s witch to a different mode. Function Auto Manual Stitch Assist See page... Large * * * Resolution Medium p. 37 Small Sup[...]

53 Replaying Use this feature to vie w recorded images one at a time on the LCD monitor . 1 T urn the mode dial to . The LCD monitor displa ys the last recorded image (single image repla y). 21 2 Use and button to display diff erent images. • Press button to mov e to the previous image. • Press button to mov e to the next image. • Hold down o[...]

54 Approximate Location of the Magnified Area • T o slide the magnified image left or right on the monitor , press and button. • T o slide the image up or down, hold down the SET button and press or button. • T o retur n to normal-size display , press the button. • Y ou can erase the display ed image by pressing the / button ( p. 11) (But n[...]

55 3 Use or button to select an image. T o view the selected image using Single Image Repla y , press the button. Y ou can erase the selected image by pressing the / button ( p . 11) (But note that erasure is disabled if the camera is connected to the optional Card Photo Printer CP-10.). Switching between Sets of Nine Images This f eature displays [...]

56 Y ou can rotate an image by 90 ° or 270 ° clockwise in the LCD monitor . 1 T urn the mode dial to , and display the ima g e y ou want to rotate ( p. 53). 2 Press the MENU b utton to display the men u. Rotating Images in the Displa y 0 ° (Original) 90 ° 270 ° 3 Press or button to select , and then press the SET button. 4 Press the SET b utto[...]

57 Use this feature to automatically repla y all of the images in the CF card. The LCD monitor displays each image f or approximately 3 seconds . 1 T urn the mode dial to . 2 Press the MENU b utton to display the men u. 3 Press or button to select , and then press the SET button. A utomating Pla yback (A uto Play) The camera reads the images on the[...]

58 Please note that e ven protected images are erased when a CF card is ref ormatted. T o cancel protection... Select the image you wish to unprotect, and then repeat Steps 2 and 3 as necessary . Use the protect f eature to protect impor tant images from accidental erasure . 1 T urn the mode dial to . 2 Press the MENU b utton to display the men u. [...]

59 Erasing Images Singly Erasing • Remember that erased images cannot be recov ered. Be careful to av oid accidental erasures. • This function will not erase protected images ( p . 58). 1 2, 6 3, 4, 5 1 T urn the mode dial to . 2 Press the MENU b utton to display the men u. 3 Press or button to select , and then press the SET button. 4 Press or[...]

60 5 Press or button to select [OK], and then press the SET button. • If you decide you don’t want to er ase the image, select [Cancel] instead of [OK]. • T o delete additional images, repeat Steps 4 and 5 as necessar y . 6 Press the MENU b utton to close the erase function. A faster w ay to delete an image is to replay it and then press the [...]

61 The LCD monitor asks f or confirmation. 3 Press or button to select [OK], and then press the SET button. • If you decide you don’t want to er ase all unprotected images, select [Cancel] instead of [OK].[...]

62 Print Settings (DPOF Settings) Displaying the Print Or der Menu 1 T urn the mode dial to . 2 Press the MENU b utton to display the men u. Images on a CF card can be individually selected f or printing in a specified number of copies. The print type and date or file number printing options can also be selected. These settings are compatible with [...]

63 The [Print Order] menu will display . Make print settings in the f ollowing order . 1 Set the print style ( p . 63). 2 Select images to be printed ( p . 65). If you wish to clear all of the print settings, select [Reset] ( p. 67). Y ou can set up the print style as follo ws. Setting the Print Style Print one image per sheet. Print index prints ([...]

64 1 Displa y the [Print Or der] menu ( p. 62). 2 Press or button to select [Set up], and then press the SET button. 3 Press or button to select , , or , and then press the SET b utton. 4 Press or button to make the desired setting, and then press the SET b utton. (Print Type) Select [Standard], [Index], or [Both]. (Date) Select [On] or [Off].[...]

65 (File No.) Select [On] or [Off]. 5 When you are finished making settings, press the MENU b utton. The date and file number options cannot both be set to On when (Index) is selected as the print type. If you include the date , the date will be printed in the format you selected at the Set Date/Time menu ( p . 24). 1 Displa y the [Print Or der] me[...]

66 The selection method will v ar y according to the print type ( ). Standar d or Both 3 Press or button to select an image, and then press the SET b utton. The marks appear , indicating that you can no w set the number of copies f or that image. Y ou can use the z oom buttons to s witch between single image displa y and 3-image inde x displa y . 4[...]

67 Index 3 Press or button to select an image, and then press the SET b utton. • Pressing the SET b utton once selects the image for printing. A check mark appears at the upper left, indicating that the image is selected. • Pressing the SET b utton again deselects the image, so that the chec k mark disappears. 4 When you are finished, press the[...]

68 3 Press or button to select [OK], and press the SET button. If you decide y ou don’t want to reset the settings, press [Cancel] instead of [OK].[...]

69 The optional Card Photo Printer CP-10* connects directly to your camera, allo wing you to generate beautiful prints quickly and easily . The camera produces both credit-card size and label size prints, and can create prints to meet many diff erent needs. Y ou can also make prints with the DPOF print settings. * The Digital Camera Photo Printer K[...]

70 2 Connect the direct interface cable to the printer and to the camera. When disconnecting the cable from the camera’ s Digital ter minal, be sure to hold the connector at its sides and pull it straight out. Digital T erminal • T wo direct interface cab les are included with the Card Photo Printer CP-10. Use only the DIF-100 cable with mark o[...]

71 1 Set the mode dial to . 2 Press or button to select the image y ou wish to print, and then press the SET button. 3 Press or button to select [OK], and then press the SET button to start printing. When printing is finished, the camera returns to the replay mode. • Y ou can use the [Style] feature to select the print style ( p. 75). • Y ou ca[...]

72 The message on the left appears if the printer runs out of paper during printing. The [Resume] option may not appear with cer tain types of error . In that case, select [Stop]. The Card Photo Printer CP-10 can pr int images marked with DPOF print settings, excluding those with the print type set to [Index]. 1 Displa y the Print Or der menu ( p. [...]

73 3 Press or button to select [OK], and then press the SET button. Printing begins when you select [OK]. When printing completes successfully , the LCD monitor returns to the replay mode. DPOF Print Setting Current Print Style • Select [Style] if you wish to change the print style ( p. 75). • Select [Cancel] if you wish to stop printing. Stop [...]

74 The printer completes pr inting of the current sheet, and then stops. The LCD monitor returns to the replay mode. Resuming Printing If you ha v e stopped printing while it was in progress, y ou can use the f ollowing procedure to resume printing of the remaining images. 1 Displa y the Print Or der menu ( p. 62). 2 Press or button to select [Prin[...]

75 Y ou can select the style settings f or your prints. Prints the image full- size on the sheet. Prints 8 copies of one image on the sheet. Prints the entire sheet. Prints the image with borders. Prints the date with the image. Image Borders Date Standard Multiple Borderless Bordered • If you select [Multiple], the borders setting is automatical[...]

76 1 While displa ying the image, press the SET b utton. 2 Press or button to select [Style], and press the SET button. 3 Press or button to select , , or , and press the SET b utton. 4 Press or button to select the desired setting, and press the SET b utton. (Image) Select [Standard] or [Multiple]. (Border s) Select [Borderless] or [Bordered].[...]

77 (Date) Select [On] or [Off]. • If you set the setting to [Multiple], the border and date settings are automatically f orced to [Borderless] and [Off]. • If you are printing according to DPOF settings, y ou cannot change the date on/off setting. The date is printed according to the DPOF settings ( p . 72). • With bordered prints, the printe[...]

78 Camera Settings Y ou use the Rec. menu to adjust basic shooting and operational settings. Most of these menu settings are described below . A fe w of these menu settings, howe ver , are cov ered in other sections of this guide, as follo ws. • Resolution ( ), Compression ( ): p. 37 • Date/Time ( ): p. 24 • Language ( ): p. 26 1 T urn the mo[...]

79 Changing the Image Revie w Time When you tak e a shot, the camera holds the image on the LCD monitor for a specific time after you release the shutter b utton. The def ault holding time (“revie w time”) is approximately 2 seconds . If y ou like, howe ver , you can change the re view time to 10 seconds or switch the re view f eature off . 1 D[...]

80 Y ou can use this f eature to select whether the camera resets the file number each time you insert a new CF card. Resetting the File Number • No image will display when the re view function is set to Off unless y ou continue to press the shutter button fully after shooting. • With the 2- or 10-second options, the image will displa y f or th[...]

81 The [Off ] setting helps ensure that file numbers remain unique ov er multiple CF cards. This is useful if y ou are planning to download images from the cards to your computer , since it helps a void accidental ov erwrites that may occur if filenames are duplicated. About file numbering... Image files are assigned numerical filenames ov er the r[...]

82 This setting has no eff ect on beep sounds that are issued as warnings. The camera will continue to emit these warning sounds as necessar y regardless of this setting. A beep sounds for confirmation purposes when the shutter button is pressed or a camera setting is changed. The beep can be tur ned off. 1 Displa y the [Rec. Menu] ( p. 78). 2 Pres[...]

83 Y ou should f ormat new CF cards before using them. 1 Displa y the [Rec. Menu] ( p. 78). 2 Press or button to select , and then press the SET button. 3 Press or button to select [OK], and press the SET button. Formatting a CF Car d Formatting a CF card will permanently erase all data already on the card, including all of its protected images. Be[...]

84 1 Display the [Rec. Menu] ( p. 78 ). 2 Press or button to select , and then press the SET b utton. 3 Press or button to select , and press the SET button. 4 Press or b utton to set this feature to [On] or [Off], and press the SET button. Changing Other Settings A uto P ower Down By def ault, the Auto P ower Down function automatically turns the [...]

85 • Auto P ower Down does not operate while you are displa ying images with the camera’ s auto play f eature. • Auto P ower Down operates at all times while connecting the camera to a computer . Video Signal Format T o use a TV monitor to shoot or repla y images, the video signal f ormat can be switched to suit regional standards . 1 Displa [...]

86 The video output signal can be switched (NTSC or P AL) to accommodate diff erent regional standards ( p . 85). The default setting will v ary between regions. NTSC: J apan, U .S. A., Canada, T aiwan, etc. P AL: Europe , Asia (excluding T aiwan), Oceania, etc. Connecting the Camera to a TV Set The P owerShot A20 can connect directly to a TV set, [...]

87 Downloading Images to a Computer Images can be loaded from a CF card to a computer if you are using a notebook computer , a PC card reader or a CF card reader . PC card adapter (PCMCIA adapter), sold separately , is required to use a PC card reader . Inserting the CF Card PC Card Reader 1 Eject the CF card fr om the camera, and inser t it into t[...]

88 CF Card Reader 1 Eject the CF card fr om the camera, and inser t it into a CF car d reader connected to the computer . • Some computers or CF card readers require the power to be off when the CF card is inser ted. Since this requirement varies between models , please consult the manual f or your requirement. Downloading Ima ges 1 Double-c lic [...]

89 Image F older Organization and File Names • Each x abov e stands for a single n umeral. • With the exception of [ xxx CANON] folder , all of the folders indicated above store impor tant files used by the camera to manage the image data on the card. Do not open, edit, or delete these f olders.[...]

90 Connecting the Camera to a Computer with a USB Cable Supported Operating Systems Windows 98 (Including the Second Edition), Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me), Windows 2000 * Only systems pre-installed with Windo ws 98/Me/2000 or upgr aded to Windows Me from pre-installed Windows 98 systems are supported. Mac OS 8.1 or later , QuickTime 3.0[...]

91 Connection Precautions • With Windows system, the USB ports may not operate correctly on systems that hav e been upgraded to Windows 98/Me/2000 from Windows 3.1/95 or to Windows 2000 from a pre-installed Windows 98 system. • With Macintosh computers, the USB interf ace only works with P ower Macintosh NEW G3/G4, P o werBook G3, iMac and iBoo[...]

92 Connecting to a USB P or t 1 Connect the supplied USB interface cable to the computer’ s USB por t and the camera’ s Digital terminal. • Y ou do not need to tur n off the computer or camera when making this connection. • Please ref er to your computer manual f or information regarding the location of the USB por t. USB por t USB cable Di[...]

93 2 T urn the camera’ s mode dial to . The LCD monitor displa ys in repla y mode. When the connection to the computer is complete, the LCD monitor turns off and the green indicator comes on. T o disconnect the cable from the camer a: Hold the cable connector firmly at both sides and pull it straight out. • If you disconnect the USB cab le whil[...]

94 Appendix The camera uses a special Date battery to power its internal clock. If the LCD monitor displays the Set Date/Time men u when you turn on the camera, this means that the Date battery has r un down and the clock has stopped running. Please purchase a replacement battery (batter y type CR2016) and install it as f ollows . Replacing the Dat[...]

95 4 Pull the battery out of the holder , as shown. 5 Insert the new date battery into the holder , with the negative terminal (–) facing up. 6 Replace the date battery holder back into its original position, and close the CF card slot co ver . The LCD monitor also displays the Set Date/ Time menu the v er y first time y ou turn on the camera. Th[...]

96 The indicator flashes while charging, then comes on solid when charging is finished. Using the Battery and Charger Kit CBK100 • This charger can be used only to charge Canon NB-1AH AA-size NiMH batteries. Please do not attempt to charge any other type of batteries with this charger . • Nev er mix new batteries together with batteries that ha[...]

97 Using the Household P ower Sour ce (A C Adapter Kit A CK600) This optional adapter kit allows y ou to operate the camera contin uously without worrying about having to stop and replace the batteries. Use of the kit is recommended when y ou are planning long sessions with the camera, and whene v er you connect the camera to a computer . • It ta[...]

98 Be sure that the camera is turned off before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter . 1 Connect the power cor d to the compact power adapter , and then plug the other end into the electrical outlet. 2 Open the T erminal cover , and connect the adapter ’ s DC plug into the camera ’ s DC IN terminal. T o an electrical outlet Ple[...]

99 Using Optional Lenses and Lens Adapters The camera suppor ts use of the optional Wide Converter WC-DC52 and the optional Close-up Lens 250D (52 mm). In order to attach either of these options, you also need to use the optional Conv ersion Lens Adapter LA-DC52. • When attaching the wide converter or close-up lens, be sure to screw it on securel[...]

100 Con version Lens Adapter LA-DC52 (52 mm) This optional adapter is required for attaching the optional wide con verter and the optional close-up lens. Close-Up Lens 250D (52 mm) This lens makes it easy to tak e macro shots. With the camera set to Macro mode, you can use this option to shoot subjects that are 10 to 25 cm (3.9 to 9.8 in.) at maxim[...]

101 Attaching a Lens 1 Be sure that the camera is turned off. 2 Attach the dust cap to the adapter as shown in the illustration on the opposite page. 3 Push the adapter a gainst the ring ar ound the lens and turn it in the indicated direction while pressing on it to remo ve the ring. 4 Remove the dust cap, and attach the adapter b y turning it in t[...]

102 Use this case to protect the camera from scratches and dust when it is not in use. • Optional soft case appearance and specifications ma y vary according to region. Using the Soft Case (Optional) • Completely remov e all dust and dirt from conv ersion lenses with a lens b lower brush bef ore use. The camera ma y focus on any dirt that remai[...]

103 Camera Care and Maintenance When the camera becomes dir ty , clean it as follows . Camera Body: Wipe the camera body with a soft cloth or ey eglass lens wiper . Lens: Clean the lens with a lens b lower brush, then wipe lightly with a soft cloth. • Never wipe the camer a body or lens with organic solv ents or other synthetic cleaning solutions[...]

104 T roubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Press the main s witch for a f ew moments. Be sure these cov ers are closed securely . Reload the batteries in the correct direction. • Replace with new alkaline or fully recharged batteries (four AA-size batteries). • Use a household power source. Use only new AA-size alkaline batteries that are equi[...]

105 Problem Cause Solution W ait until the flash charges. Y ou can press the shutter button when the indicator glows a steady orange . • Inser t a new CF card. • Download images to your computer , then erase them from the card to free up more space. • Format the card ( p. 83). • The card may be defectiv e (its physical f ormat may be corrup[...]

106 Problem Cause Solution Use only AA-size alkaline batteries (the same type that came with the camera) or Canon AA-size NiMH (nic kel metal hydride) batteries. Batter y perf ormance deteriorates at low temperatures. If shooting in a cold area, keep the batteries warm (by placing them inner pock et, etc.) until ready to use them. If batteries are [...]

107 Problem Cause Solution • Be sure to set batteries fir mly into the charger . • Be sure that the power cab le is firmly connected to the charger , and is fir mly plugged in to the electrical outlet. Replace all 4 batteries with new ones. Hold the camera steady when shooting. • Ensure that there is at least 76 cm (2.5 ft.) between the camer[...]

108 Problem Cause Solution Set the flash on. Set exposure compensation to a positiv e value . Change the white balance setting as necessary . When flash is used, the distance between lens and subject should not e xceed 4.2 m (13.8 ft.) at maximum wide angle or 2.5 m (8.2 ft.) at maximum telephoto setting. When flash is used, the distance between le[...]

109 List of Messages The follo wing table explains each of the messages that ma y appear on the LCD monitor . Busy ... The camera is writing image data to the CF card (after taking a shot), or reading image from the card (when getting ready to display it). No CF card Y ou attempted to shoot or replay with no CF card installed. Cannot record! Y ou a[...]

110 Image too large Y ou attempted to replay an image whose file siz e was too large or whose resolution exceeded 3200 × 2400 pix els. Incompatible Y ou attempted to replay an incompatib le JPEG file. JPEG format Corrupted data Y ou attempted to replay an image with corrupted data. RA W Y ou attempted to replay a RA W image. Unidentified image Y o[...]

111 The follo wing table lists and e xplains the messages that ma y be on the LCD monitor when printing to the Card Photo Pr inter CP-10 (optional). No Paper Paper cassette is empty or is not installed correctly . No Ink No ink cassette in the printer, or the ink cassette is out of ink. Ink Cassette Error There is a problem with the ink cassette. P[...]

112 Specifications P owerShot A10 P owerShot A20 Image Sensor Approx. 1.32 million-pixel (total). 1/2.7 in. CCD Approx. 2.11 million-pixel (total). 1/2.7 in. CCD (eff ective pix els: approx. 1.25 million) (eff ectiv e pixels: approx. 2.02 million) Lens 5.4 (W) – 16.2 (T) mm (35 mm film equivalent: 35 – 105 mm), F 2.8 (W) – 4.8 (T) Digital Zoo[...]

113 P owerShot A10 P owerShot A20 Shooting Modes Auto/manual/stitch assist Continuous Shooting Approx. 2.5 images/sec (Large/Fine mode, LCD monitor off) Self-Timer Shoots after approx. 10 sec. PC Connected Shooting Av ailable (USB connection only . Exclusive softw are program “ RemoteCapture ” is included in the camer a kit.) Recording Media Co[...]

114 NiMH Battery NB-1AH (optional) T ype Rechargeable nick el hydride batter y Nominal V oltage 1.2 V DC T ypical Capacity 1600 mAh Charging Time Approx. 220 minutes* Cycle Life Approx. 300 times 0 – 35 ° C (32 – 95 ° F) Dimensions Diameter: 14.5 mm (0.6 in.) Length: 50 mm (2 in.) Weight Approx. 27 g (0.95 oz.) Battery Charger CB-3AH (optiona[...]

115 Wide Con ver ter WC-DC52 (optional) Magnification Approx. 0.7 × F ocusing Range 60 mm (2.4 in.) – ∞ (when mounted on P owerShot A10 or A20, at maximum wide angle) Thread Diameter 52 mm standard filter thread (Conv ersion Lens Adapter LA-DC52 is required for mounting to P owerShot A10 or A20) Dimensions Diameter: 58 mm (2.3 in.) Length: 30.[...]

116 Index A Auto Pla y ............................. 57 Auto P ower Do wn ................ 29 Autof ocus ............................ 30 B Batteries Installing ................................. 17 P erf ormance ........................... 20 Status Indications ................... 20 C Camera Care and Maintenance . 103 Camera Settings Auto P ower Do[...]

117 Lens Attachment ............... 101 M Macro Mode ........................ 42 Magnifying a Display ed Image . 53 Mode Dial ............................ 16 P P ower Kits AC Adapter Kit ........................ 97 Rechargeable Batteries .......... 96 Printing Card Photo Printer ................. 69 Connecting to Printer ............. 69 DPOF .....[...]

118 Canon Inc. 30-2 Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, T okyo 146-8501, Japan NOR TH AMERICA Canon U .S.A., Inc. Canon Customer Care Center Phone (US): 1-800-828-4040 (Av ailab le Mon. - F ri., 9 AM to 8 PM Eastern Time) Canon Canada Inc. Phone (Canada): 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800- 652-2666) (24 hours/da y , 7 days/week) EUROPE Europe, Africa & Middle Ea[...]

119 Canon Luxembour g S.A. T el.: (352) 48 47 961 F ax: (352) 48 47 96232 Canon Nederland N.V . Helpdesk: 023 - 5 681 681 T el.: 023 - 5 670 123 Fax: 023 - 5 670 124 Canon Danmark A/S Phone: +45 44882400 e-mail: helpdesk@canon.dk Canon España S.A. Help Desk: 906 301 255 F ax: (91) 411 76 65 E-mail: helpdesk1@btlink.net Canon Norge as Tlf. 22 62 93[...]

120 OCEANIA Canon A ustralia Pty . Ltd. Inf o-Line: (02) 9805 2864 Canon New Zealand Ltd. Inf o-Line: 0900-522666 ASIA Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd. 79 Anson Road, #09-01 / 06, Singapore 079906 Phone: (65) 532 4400 Fax: (65) 221 7577 Canon Hongkong Co., Ltd. 9/F , The Hong Kong Club Building, 3A Chater Road, Central, Hong K ong Phone: 852-2739-0802 Fax[...]

FCC Notice (Digital Camera, Model PC1007 and PC1009) This device complies with P art 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follo wing two conditions; (1) this device ma y not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept an y interference receiv ed, including interference that ma y cause undesired operation. Note: This equi[...]

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