Canon PowerShot A95 manual

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    ENGLISH Camera User Guide z Please read the Read This First section (p. 4). z Please also see the Software S tarter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide . CDI-E144-010 © 2004 CANON INC. PRINTED IN CHINA DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide[...]

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    0 Disclaimer • While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. • Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and sof tware described herein at any time without prior notice. • No part of this gu[...]

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    1 Flowchart and Reference Guides This Guide Shooting with the Camera Software Starter Guide Installing the Software This Guide Connecting the Camera to a Com puter Software Starter Guide Direct Print User Guide Printer User Guide Using the Printer and Printing Downloadin g Images to a Computer This Guide Symbols Used Icons under title bars show the[...]

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    2 Table of Contents Items marked with  are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures. Please Read ..................................................... 4 Safety Precautions ........................................... 6 Preventing Malfunctions ................................. 11 Installing the Batteries ......................[...]

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    3 Table of Contents  Menu Settings and Default Settings ............... 69 Resetting the Settings to D efault ............. ....... 75 Using the Mode Dial (Creative Zone) ............. 76 Program AE ............... ............................ 77 Setting the Shutter Speed ..................... 77 Setting the Aperture ....................... ....[...]

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    4 Read This First Please Read Test Shots Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being oper ated correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for a ny consequential damages aris[...]

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    5 Read This First If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the came ra body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the came ra for an extended period. The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification. Less than 0.01% of the[...]

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    6 Read This First Safety Precautions z Before using the camera, please ensure that you have read and under stood the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. z The safety precautions noted on the following pages ar e intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera an d its acc[...]

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    7 Read This First z Stop operating the equip ment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes. 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. Co nfirm that smoke or fume emissions have ceased. Please consult your camer[...]

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    8 Read This First z Use only the recommended power accessories. Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion o f the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards. z Do not place the batteries n ear a heat source or expose the m to direct flame or heat. N either should you immerse them i[...]

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    9 Read This First CAUTIONS z The camera terminal of the compact p ower adapter is designed for exclusive u se with your camera. Do not use it with other products or batteries. There is a r isk of fire and other hazards. z Exercise due caution when screwing on the separately sold wide convert er, tele-converter, close-up lens and conversio n lens ad[...]

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    10 Read This First z Ensure that the batt ery charger or compact power adapter is plugged in to a power outlet of the specified rating, not over th e specified rating. The plug of the battery charger varies according to region. z Do not use the battery charger or co mpact power adapter if the cable or plu g is damaged, or if the plug is not fully i[...]

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    11 Read This First Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment g enerating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. Avoid Condensation Related Problems Moving the equipment rapidly between h[...]

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    12 Components Guide Shutter Button (p. 34) Speaker Shooting Mode Dial (p. 39) A/V (Audio/Video) Out Terminal (p. 117) DIGITAL Terminal (p. 111) Terminal Cover Lens Ring Microphone Zoom Lever (p. 34, 47, 58, 59, 60) Ring Release Button ON/OFF Button (p. 31) Power Lamp (p. 14) Viewfinder Window (p. 36) Flash (p. 43) AF-assist Beam (p. 36) Red-eye Red[...]

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    13 Components Guide Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions LCD Monitor (p. 26, 28) Indicators (p. 14) MENU Button (p. 67) Mode Switch (p. 32) Viewfinder Strap Mount CF Card Slot Cover (p. 18) (Macro)/ MF (Manual Focus)/ Down Button (p. 45, 66, 93) SET / (AF Frame Selector) Button (p. 81) FUNC. (Function)/ (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 64, 66) Batt[...]

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    14 Components Guide Shooting Mode Dial Use the shooting mode dial to switch between the Shooting modes. • : Auto (p. 34) The camera automatically selects settings. • Image Zone The camera automatically selects settings according to the image composition type. : Portrait (p. 39) : Landscape (p. 39) : Night Scene (p. 39) : Fast Shutter (p. 39 ) :[...]

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    15 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Preparing the Camera Installing the Batteries Insert four AA-size alkaline batteries (supplied with the camera) or separately so ld 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 bat[...]

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    16 Preparing the Camera z Since the performance of alkaline b atteries may differ according to brand, the operating time of the batteries you purchase m ay not be as long as the batteries t hat came with the camer a. z Camera operating time may shorten at low temperatures when alkaline batteries are used. Also due to their specifications, alkaline [...]

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    17 Preparing the Camera Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions WARNING Never use damaged batteries or batteries whose outer seal is completely or partially missing or peeled off, as there is risk that such batteries may leak, overheat, or burst. Always check the seals on store-bought batteries before loading them, as some batteries may come with def[...]

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    18 Preparing the Camera Installing a CF Card 1 Be sure that the camera 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 up. z Push the card in until the CF card eject button fully extends. z To remove the CF card, press the CF card eject button and pull the card out[...]

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    19 Preparing the Camera Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions About CF Cards z CF cards are high-precision electronic 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 t[...]

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    20 Preparing the Camera 4 Select [OK] using the left or right button and press the SET button. z To 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 bu[...]

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    21 Preparing the Camera Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Setting the Date/Time The Set Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the built-in rech argeable lithium battery charge is low, start from Step 4. 1 Turn the power on (p. 31). 2 Press the MENU button and select the [ (Set up)] menu using the le[...]

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    22 Preparing the Camera Charging the date/tim e battery z The camera has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery for saving settings such as the date and time. This battery is recharged by the AA-size batteries while it is in the camera. Right after purchasing the camera, leave fully charged batteries in the camera, or plug in the AC Adapter Kit AC[...]

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    23 Preparing the Camera Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions 4 Select a language using the up, down, left or right button and press the SET button. z The setting menu will reappear without changing the language setting if you press the MENU button instead of the SET button. 5 Press the MENU button. Shortcut Operation The Language menu can also be [...]

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    24 Preparing the Camera Opening the LCD M onitor The LCD monitor can be used to check an image during shooting, to play back recorded images or to adjust menu settings. It can be opened to the following range of positions. Opened right to left 180 degrees. Tilted forward 180 degrees toward the lens or backward 90 degrees. The LCD monitor will autom[...]

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    25 Preparing the Camera Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions • The image shown on the LCD monitor is automatically flipped and reversed so that it appears correctly from in front of the len s. (This reverse display function can be turned off. (p. 70)) 2 Fold the LCD monitor back against the camera body. • Fold it until it clicks into place aga[...]

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    26 Preparing the Camera Using the LCD Monitor Pressing the DISP. button switches the LCD monitor disp lay mode. Shooting Mode The AF frame changes acco rding to its setting (LCD monitor On). AF Frame set to [AiAF] (p. 81 ) AF Frame set to [Center] or [ FlexiZone] (p. 81) z Green: Focusing complete (focused AF frame) z Green: Focusing complete z Doe[...]

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    27 Preparing the Camera Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Icons Displayed in Shooting Mode *1:The icons of all the SCN mode options appear (p. 51 ). *2:Zoom powers reflect the combined optical and dig ital zoom effects. These figure s appear when the digital zoom is activated. Shooting Mode p. 39, 76 Exposure Compensat ion p. 85 White Balance p[...]

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    28 Preparing the Camera Playback Mode * Detailed Display is not available in index playback (9 images). Image Number and Total (Display Image/Total) DISP. Button DISP. Button DISP. Button Standard No Display Detailed * Shooting Date/Time File Number Aperture Value Shutter Speed Movie Length Histogram Compression Resolution (Still i mage) Sound memo[...]

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    29 Preparing the Camera Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Icons Displayed in Playback Mode (Detailed Display) Shooting Mode p. 39, 76 Exposure Compen sation p. 85 White Balance p. 86 Photo Effects p. 90 ISO Speed p. 89 Flash p. 43 Macro Mode p. 45 Manual Focus p. 93 Light Metering Mode p. 83 Resolution (Movies) p. 41 Low Battery p. 17 In additi[...]

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    30 Preparing the Camera z While a recorded image is displayed on the LCD monitor, you can check the exposure with the graph (see About the Histogram (below)) that shows the distribution of the brightness data. If the exposure requires adjustment, set the exposure compensation and re-shoot. (Press the DISP. button if the histogram and other informat[...]

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    31 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Basic Functions Turning the Power On/Off Turning the Camera On 1 Press the ON/OFF button until the power lamp lights green (p. 14). Shooting Mode z Current shooting settings will appear in the LCD monitor. Playback Mode z The LCD monitor displays an image. Turning the Camera Off 1 Press the ON/OFF button aga[...]

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    32 Basic Functions Playback mode: Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last time a camera control is accessed. Printer connection mode: Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last time a camera control is accessed. When the Auto Power Down Functi on Activates Press the ON/OFF button again. [Off]: The power saving function does n ot [...]

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    33 Basic Functions Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Playback Mode z Open the LCD monito r and slide the mode switch to . • When a printer (sold separately) is connected, images can be printed (see the Direct Prin t User Guide ). • When the camera is connected to a computer, recorded images can be downloaded to and viewed with a computer (p[...]

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    34 Shooting – The Basics 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. 32). 2 Turn the shooting mode dial to . 3 Open the LCD monitor if desired. 4 Aim the camera at the subject you wish to shoot. See Functions Available in Each Shootin[...]

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    35 Shooting – The Basics The Basics Pressing Halfway Pressing halfway automatically sets the exposure and focus. • Two beeps will sound when the camera has finished metering, and the upper indicator will light green or orange. If the LCD monitor is on, the AF frame will appear green. • The lower indicator will blink yellow and the beep will s[...]

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    36 Shooting – The Basics Shooting with the Viewfinder You can save power by turning the LCD monitor o ff (p. 26) and using the viewfinder to shoot. 1 Compose the image so that the subject appears in the center of the frame in the viewfinder (autofocus r ange). Viewfinder window Shows approximate center of the image About th e Autofocus Function T[...]

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    37 Shooting – The Basics The Basics - If the AF-assist beam is turned off, it may become more difficult for the camera to focus in dark conditions. - The red-eye reduction lamp may emit when you press the shutter button halfway even if the AF-assist beam is turned off. In order to prevent any lamp from emitting before the flash fires, set bo th t[...]

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    38 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 the up or down button. 3 Select a duration setting using the left or right b utt[...]

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    39 Shooting – The Basics The Basics Using the Mode Dial (Image Zone) Settings fitting the shooting conditions of your subject can easily be set using the shooting 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 capture hu man subjects agai[...]

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    40 Shooting – The Basics 1 Turn the shooting mode dial and set the icon of the mode you wish to use to . z Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode (p. 34). and Shootin g Modes Always use a tripod to prevent camera shake. z See page 159 for settings that can be changed in this mode. z Tips for each function : Portrait Mode • You can ach[...]

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    41 Shooting – The Basics The Basics Changing th e Resolutio n and Comp ression You can change the resolution and compression (excluding movie) depe nding on the purpose. Mode Dial * The Postcard Pri nt mode is not avail able in and . Resolution Purpose L (Large) 2592 x 1944 pixels High Low z Print larger than A4 size* 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11 .7 in[...]

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    42 Shooting – The Basics 3 Select the resolution you wish to set using the left or right button. 4 Press the SET button. 5 Select the compression you wish to set using the left or right button. z You can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter bu tton. This screen will appear again, once the image is shot. 6 Press t[...]

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    43 Shooting – The Basics The Basics Using the Flash Use the flash according to the guidelines below. 1 Press the button to switch between flash modes. z The selected flash mode appears on the LCD monitor. Mode Dial * In (Fireworks), the fl ash is pro hibited. Auto with red-eye reduction The flash fir es automatic ally as required b y the lig htin[...]

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    44 Shooting – The Basics z When shooting in any mode other than mode, the flash fires with automatic adjustments. z The flash fires twice. A pre-f lash will fire and will be followed by the main flash. The pre-flash is used by the camera to obtain the subject’s exposure data so that the main flash can be set to the optimal intensity for the sho[...]

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    45 Shooting – The Basics The Basics Macro Mode Use the macro mode when the dista nce between the lens and the subject is in the range of 5 to 45 cm (2.0 in. to 1.5 ft.) at wide angle end and 25 to 45 cm (9.8 in. to 1.5 ft.) at telephoto end. Use to take close-up shots of flowers or small objects. 1 Press the DISP. button to turn the LCD monitor o[...]

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    46 Shooting – The Basics Self-timer 1 Press the FUNC. button and select * (Drive Mo de) using the up or down button. * The current setting is displayed. 2 Select or using the left or right button a nd press the FUNC. button. z When is selected, the shutter release will be delayed for 10 seconds, and when is selected, the shutter release will be d[...]

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    47 Shooting – The Basics The Basics Digital Zoom Images can be zoomed with the combined optical and digital zoom functions as fol lows. z Approximatel y 3.8x , 4.9x, 6. 1x, 7. 6x, 9.3x and 1 2x 1 Press the DISP. button to turn the LCD monitor on. 2 In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select (Digital Zoom). z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 66). 3 Select [...]

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    48 Shooting – The Basics Continuous Shooting Use this mode to shoot successive frames while the shutter button is pressed . 1 Press the FUNC. button. 2 Select * (Drive Mode) using the up or down button. * The current setting is displayed. Mode Dial Standard Continuous Shooting Use this mode to view the images on the LCD monitor as you shoot conti[...]

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    49 Shooting – The Basics The Basics Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one p anoramic image on a computer. Mode Dial To merge the images on a computer, use PhotoStitch, one of the supplied software programs. Framing a Subject The PhotoStitch[...]

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    50 Shooting – The Basics Shooting Images can be shot in the following 2 sequences in Stitch Assist mode. 1 Turn the Shooting mode dial to . z The LCD monitor will turn on. 2 Select the shooting sequence using the left or right button and press the SET button. z The shooting sequence is set. z You can also press the shutter button directly to shoo[...]

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    51 Shooting – The Basics The Basics z A custom white bal ance setting (p. 87 ) cannot be set in mode. To use a custom whi te balanc e setti ng, fir st set i t in another Shoot ing mode. z The settings in place for the first image are locked in and cannot be changed for subsequent shots. z A TV cannot be used as the monitor for shooting in this mo[...]

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    52 Shooting – The Basics Underwater Appropriate for shooting images with the Waterproof Case WP- DC50 (sold separately). This mode uses an optimal white balance setting to reduce bluish tones and record images with natural hues. The flash is controlled to fire as seldom as possible. Indoor Prevents camera shake and maintains the subject's tr[...]

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    53 Shooting – The Basics The Basics Foliage Snow Beach Indoor Underwater Fireworks Kids & Pets Night Snapshot In mode, the shutter speed slows down. Use a tripod to avoid camera shake. In , , and modes, the ISO speed may increase and cause noise in th e image. In , shooting subjects in the follo wing range: 1 to 4 m (3. 3 to 13 ft.) (telephot[...]

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    54 Shooting – The Basics Postcard Print Mode You can shoot images with settings appropriate for postcard size printing. • When printing standard image data to postcard size, sometimes the top and bottom sides may not get printed. • By shooting images in the Postca rd Print mode, you can check the printing area (vertical/ horizontal ratio of 3[...]

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    55 Shooting – The Basics 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 by the compute r or printer. z Ensure that the camera’s date /time is set beforehand (p. 21). z You cannot embed the date on image data when is not se[...]

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    56 Shooting – The Basics Movie Mode Use this mode to shoot movies. The resolution can be set to [ (640 × 480)], [ (320 × 240)] or [ (160 × 120)] (p. 41). 1 Turn the Shooting mode dial to . z The LCD monitor turns on and displays the maximum recording time (in seconds). 2 Press the shutter button all the way. z Shooting and sound recording star[...]

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    57 Shooting – The Basics The Basics z Be careful not to touch the microphone while shooting. z The AE, AF, white balance and zoom settings are set and locked to the settings of the first frame. z After a shot, the upper indicator blinks green while the movie clip is being recorded to the CF card. You cannot shoot again until it stops blinking. z [...]

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    58 Playback – The Basics Displaying Images Individually (Single Image Playback) You can view the recorded images on the LCD monitor. 1 Open the LCD monitor. z The position of the LCD monitor can be adjusted to suit your viewing position. 2 Slide the mode switch to . z The last recorded image appears (single image playback). 3 Move between images [...]

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    59 Playback – The Basics The Basics z You can move around the magnified image using the up, down, left or right button. z Pressing the zoom lever toward w hile holding the SET button down magnifies the image approx. 2.5 times, approx. 5 times and 10 times in order. Canceling the Magnified Display 1 Press the zoom lever toward . Viewing Images in [...]

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    60 Playback – The Basics Jumping Between Images The display can be advanced or set back 9 images in index playback. 1 Press the zoom lever toward while in in dex playback (p. 5 9). z The jump bar appears. 2 Change the image selection. z Jump 9 images back or forward using the left or right button. z Pressing the left or right button while holding[...]

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    61 Playback – The Basics The Basics z When a movie has finished playing, it will display the last frame. If the SET button is pressed in this state, the camera will revert to the movie playback panel. If the SET button is pressed again, the movie will start playing from the first frame. Pausing and Resuming Play z Press the SET button to pause th[...]

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    62 Playback – The Basics 2 Select (Edit) us ing the left or right button a nd press the SET button. z The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar appear. 3 Select an editing method using the up or down button. z (Cut Beginning): Deletes frames from the beginning of the movie. z (Cut End): Deletes frames from the end of the movie. z (Exit): [...]

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    63 Playback – The Basics The Basics z [New File] : Saves the edited movie under a new file name. The original data is not deleted. z When there is not enough space left on the CF card, only the overwrite function is available. If this happens, a small appears on the counter of the movie editing bar. z Protected movies cannot be edited. z It may t[...]

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    64 Erasing Erasing Images Individually 1 Slide the mode switch to . 2 Select the image you wish to erase using the left or right button and press the button. z A confirmation screen appears. 3 Select [Erase] using the left or right button a nd press the SET button. z To cancel instead of erasing, select [Cancel] and press the SET button. Please not[...]

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    65 Erasing The Basics[...]

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    66 Shooting – Advanced Functions 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 the up or down button. 4 Select the sett ing contents using the le ft or right button. 5 Press the FUNC. button. 6 Shoot the image. 5[...]

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    67 Shooting – Advanced Functions Advanced Functions Selecting Settings with the MENU Button 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Use the left or right button to switch between menus. z You can also switch between menus using the zoo m lever. 3 Use the up or down bu tton to select a menu item. 4 Use the left or right button to select the settings you wish t[...]

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    68 Shooting – Advanced Functions z Some menu items may not be available for selection according to the Shooting mode (p. 159 ) . z You can apply a desired image and sound to and in the My Camera menu. For details, see the Registering My Camera Settings (p. 121) or the Software Starter Guide . z The default of all the settings changed by the menu [...]

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    69 Shooting – Advanced Functions Advanced Functions Menu Settings and Default Settings Rec. Menu Menu Item Setting Content Reference Page AF Frame Sets the camera so that it will either automatically select the AF frame and shoot, or shoot with the AF frame fixed in the center or in the manually set frame. • AiAF*/FlexiZone/Center 81 Red-eye Se[...]

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    70 Shooting – Advanced Functions Play Menu Review Sets the duration images display on the LCD mo nitor after the shutter button is released. • Off/2* to 10 sec. 37 Reverse Disp. Sets whether or not the image will be displayed in reverse, as with a mirror, when the LCD monitor is turned 180 degrees. • On*/Off 25 Date Stamp Sets the date format[...]

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    71 Shooting – Advanced Functions Advanced Functions Set up Menu Transfer Order Specifies images before downloading to a computer 107 Menu Item Setting Content Reference Page Mute Set [On] to mute the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound and shutter sound all at once. For details, see H ow the Mute setting in the [ (Set up)] menu and [...]

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    72 Shooting – Advanced Functions Volume Selftimer Vol. Adjusts the volume of the self-timer soun d played 2 sec. before the shutter is released. 46 Shutter Volume Adjusts the Shutter Sound volume when the shutter button is pressed all the way. There is no shutter sound in Movie mode. 35 Playback Vol. Adjusts the sound volume when a sound memo or [...]

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    73 Shooting – Advanced Functions Advanced Functions Auto Rotate Sets whether or not images shot with the camera held vertically are automatically rotated in the display. • On*/Off 95 Distance Units Sets the format of the MF indicator’s displayed distance units. • m/cm* • ft./in. 93 Language Sets the language used in the menus and messages[...]

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    74 Shooting – Advanced Functions Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) You can select the theme, start-up image and sound, op eration sound, self-timer sound and shutter sound used on this camera. These are called My Camera settings. You can also customize the and options for each item with images from the CF ca rd and newly recorded sounds[...]

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    75 Shooting – Advanced Functions Advanced Functions Resetting the Settings to Default You can reset the menu and butto n operation settings to default. 1 Turn the power on. z Can be performed from Shooting or Playback mode. 2 Press the MENU butto n for longer than 5 seconds. z The message “Reset settings to default?” appears on the LCD monito[...]

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    76 Shooting – Advanced Functions Using the Mode Dial (Creative Zone) You 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. 34). How to Use the Mode Dial 1 Check that the camera is in Shooting mode. 2 Turn the [...]

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    77 Shooting – Advanced Functions Advanced Functions Program 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 value will show in red on the LCD monitor when the correct exposure cannot be obtained. Use the following methods t[...]

  • Page 80

    78 Shooting – Advanced Functions z When the AF frame is set to FlexiZone, you can switch between shutter speed and AF frame each time the SET button is pressed (p. 82). z Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at low shutter speed s. If the camera shake warning appears on the LCD monitor, secure the camera to a tripod before shooting. z T[...]

  • Page 81

    79 Shooting – Advanced Functions Advanced Functions Setting the Aperture When you set the aperture in the aperture-priority AE mode, the camera automatically selects a shutter speed to match the brightness. Selecting a lower aperture value (opening the aperture) allows you to fade the backgrou nd and create a beautiful portrait. A higher aperture[...]

  • Page 82

    80 Shooting – Advanced Functions Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. You can select settings such as a long exposure to suit your purpose. z When you press the shutter button halfway, the difference between the standard exposure* and the selected exposure appears on [...]

  • Page 83

    81 Shooting – Advanced Functions Advanced Functions Select the AF Frame You can change the autofocus frame (AF frame) selection method. The AF frame will appear when the LCD monitor is turned on (p. 26). Mode Dial AiAF (Auto Selection) The camera automatically selects between 9 AF frames to focus on according to the shooting conditions. Center (C[...]

  • Page 84

    82 Shooting – Advanced Functions 2 Select the desired AF frame using the left or right button. 3 Press the MENU button. z You can immediately shoot the image using the selected AF frame by pressing the shutter button instead of pressing the MENU button. For operation when [FlexiZone] ha s been selected, see Setting an AF Frame Manually (on the ri[...]

  • Page 85

    83 Shooting – Advanced Functions Advanced Functions 7 Press the button. z You can immediately shoot the image using the selected AF frame by pressing the shutter button instead of pressing button. z The AF frame will move back to its original position (Center), if you hold down the button. z Turn the LCD monitor on to set the AF frame to the posi[...]

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    84 Shooting – Advanced Functions 1 Select * (Evaluative) in the FUNC. menu. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 66). * The current setting is displayed. 2 Select a light metering mode using the left or right button and press the FUNC. button. If you have selected (Spot AE Point), go to step 3. If you have selected (Evaluative Light Metering) o[...]

  • Page 87

    85 Shooting – Advanced Functions Advanced Functions Adjusting the Exposure Adjust the exposure comp ensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a b right background in the night. 1 Select * ( + / - (Exp.)) in the FUNC. menu . z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 66). * The current setting is displaye[...]

  • Page 88

    86 Shooting – Advanced Functions Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) When the white balance is set to match the light source, the camera reproduces colors more accurately. Combinations of setting contents and light source are as follows. Mode Dial Auto Settings are automatically set by the camera Daylight For recordin g outdoors on a bright day Cl[...]

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    87 Shooting – Advanced Functions Advanced Functions Setting a Custom White Balance You can set a custom whi te balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the came ra evaluate a n object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card that you wish to establish as the standard white color. Es[...]

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    88 Shooting – Advanced Functions z You are recommended to set the white balance when shooting in the following conditions. - The shooting mode d ial is set to and the exposure compensa tion is set to ±0. The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure is incorrect (image is completely black or white). - The zoom is positione d to[...]

  • Page 91

    89 Shooting – Advanced Functions Advanced Functions Changing the ISO Speed By raising the ISO speed, you can shoot bright images even in poor lighting conditions. This function is convenient when you want to prevent camera shake, shoot without the flash or shoot with a faster shutter speed in dark conditions. 1 Select * (ISO Speed) in the FUNC. m[...]

  • Page 92

    90 Shooting – Advanced Functions Changing the Photo Effect You can shoot with different saturation and contrast color effects. Mode Dial Effect Off Records normally with this setting. Vivid Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to record in bold color. Neutral Tones down the contrast and color saturation to record neutral hues. Low Sharpen[...]

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    91 Shooting – Advanced Functions Advanced Functions Adjusting the Flash Output In mode, the flash output can be controlled in three steps when shooting. 1 Select (Flash Output) in the FUNC. menu. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 66). 2 Adjust the flash output using the left or right button. z You can shoot the image right after selecting se[...]

  • Page 94

    92 Shooting – Advanced Functions Shooting Proble m Subjects for the Autofocu s The autofocus may not work well on the following types of subjects. • Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings • Subjects mixing close and far objects • Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composition • Subjects that are [...]

  • Page 95

    93 Shooting – Advanced Functions Advanced Functions z The AF lock setting will cancel if the MF button is pressed again. 2 Recompose the image and press the shutter butt on all the way to shoot the image. AF lock is not available in and modes. z When shooting with focus lock, you ca n lock the focus to the subject in the center AF frame by settin[...]

  • Page 96

    94 Shooting – Advanced Functions 2 Focus using the left or right button and shoot the image. z Adjust the focus using the left or right button until the image appears focused on the LCD monitor. z Pressing the MF button again cancels the manual focus mode. z You can use manual focus in the macro focal distance 5 to 45 cm (2.0 in. to 1.5 ft.) at w[...]

  • Page 97

    95 Shooting – Advanced Functions Advanced Functions z Shooting menu settings z Zoom location z Manual focus location 3 Select [Save Settings] in the [ (Rec.)] menu and press the SET button. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 66). 4 Select [OK] and press the SET button. 5 Press the MENU button. z The setting contents do not influence other sho[...]

  • Page 98

    96 Shooting – Advanced Functions z This function may not operate correctly when the camera is pointed straight up or down. Check that the arrow is pointing in the right direction and if it is not, then set the Auto Rotate function to [Off]. z Even if the Auto Rotate function is set to [On], the orientation of images downloaded to a computer will [...]

  • Page 99

    97 Advanced Functions Playback – Advanced Functions Rotating Images in the Display You can rotate an image by 90° or 270° clockwise in the LCD monitor. 1 In the [ (Play)] menu, select (Rotate) and press the SET button. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 66). 2 Press the left or right button to select the image to be rotated an d press the S[...]

  • Page 100

    98 Playback – Advanced Functions Attaching Sound Me mos to Image In Playback mode (including si ngle image playback, index pla yback and magnified playback), you can attach sound memos (up to 60 seconds) to an image. Th e sound data are saved in WAVE format. 1 Select (Sound Memo) in the [ (Play) ] menu and press the SET button. z See Selecting Me[...]

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    99 Playback – Advanced Functions Advanced Functions z You cannot attach sound memos to movies. z You cannot record or play back sound memos for images that already have an incompatible sound file attached. If you attempt to record or play such images the “Incompatible WAVE format” message will display. Incompatible sound files can be deleted [...]

  • Page 102

    100 Playback – Advanced Functions Protecting Images Use the protect feature to protect important images from accidenta l erasure. 1 In the [ (Play)] menu, select (Protect) an d press the SET button. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 66). 2 Select an image you want to protect usin g the left or right button and press the SET button. z The dis[...]

  • Page 103

    101 Various Functions Various Functions About Printing There are two ways of printing images shot with this camera. z You can easily print images stored in the CF card by connecting the camera to a direct print compatible printer*1 with a cable and then pressing the ca mera’s button. z You can specify the images on your CF card you want to print [...]

  • Page 104

    102 Various Functions Photo Lab Print settings (DPOF Print Setting s) (p. 103) Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) (p. 107) Direct Print Compatible Printing - For details, see the Direct Print User Guide . - Also, refer to your p rinter's manual.  Printers that Can Be Used w ith this Camera Canon Direct Print Compatible CP Pri[...]

  • Page 105

    103 Various Functions 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[...]

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    104 Various Functions z When the print type (p. 105) is set to [Index], select an image using the left or right button and mark or remove marks from images using the up or down button. A check mark appears on the marked image. z You can press the zoom lever to ward and use the same procedures to select images in index playback (three images). All t[...]

  • Page 107

    105 Various Functions Various Functions Setting the Print Style You can set up the print style as follows. 1 In the [ (Play) ] menu, select (Print Order) and pres s the SET button. z See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 66). 2 Select [Set up] using the left or right button and press the SET button. Print Type Standard Prints one image per page. Ind[...]

  • Page 108

    106 Various Functions 5 Press the MENU button. z The set up menu will close and the Print Order menu will reappear. z When [Print Type] is set to [Index], the [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time. z Both [Date] and [File No.] can be set to [On] if [Print Type] is set to [Both] or [Standard]. However, when co nnected to a CP [...]

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    107 Various Functions Various Functions Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer. You cannot use this function to transfer several images at once to a Mac OS[...]

  • Page 110

    108 Various Functions All the Images on a CF Card z Press the zoom lever toward to switch to index playback (three images). z Press the SET button, select [Mark all] using the up or down button and press the SET button again to mark all the images. (If you select [Clear all] instead of [Mark all], you can remove marks from all the images.) z You ca[...]

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    109 Various Functions Various Functions z Downloading Directly from a CF Card With this method, you download images using a card adapter or card reader. See Downloading Directly from a CF card (p. 116) . Connecting the Camera to a Computer Computer System Requirements z Windows OS Windows 98 ( Includi ng Second Edi tion) Windows Me Windows 2000 Win[...]

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    110 Various Functions z Macintosh OS Mac OS 9.0 – 9.2, Mac OS X (v10.1/v10.2/v10.3) Computer Model The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports. CPU PowerPC RAM Mac OS 9.0 – 9.2: 64 MB or more of application memory Mac OS X (v10.1/v10.2/v10.3): 128 MB or m ore Interface USB Free Hard Disk Space z Canon Utilities - I[...]

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    111 Various Functions Various Functions 1 Install the driver and the software applications bundle d on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk (first time only). z Please see the Software Starter Guide for the installation procedures. 2 Use the supplied interfa ce cable to connect the computer's USB port to the camera's DIGITAL terminal. U[...]

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    112 Various Functions 4 Press the ON/OFF button until the power lamp lights green. z Windows J Proceed to steps 5 and 6 on the right. z Macintosh J Refer to the Software Starter Guide and download images. 5 Select [Canon CameraWindow] in the events dialog that a ppears on the computer and click [OK] (first time only). If the events dialog fails to [...]

  • Page 115

    113 Various Functions Various Functions 6 Click [Set] in the [CameraWindow - Set Auto-Launch ] window (first time only). z The Download Image window will display. Downloading Images by Direct Transfer Use this method to download images using camera operations. Install the supplied software and adjust the computer settings before using this method f[...]

  • Page 116

    114 Various Functions 1 Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the camera's LCD monitor. z The button will light blue. z Press the MENU button if the Direct Transfer menu fails to appear. Select & Transfer Transfers and saves single images to the compute r as you vi ew and select them . Wallpaper Transfers and saves single i[...]

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    115 Various Functions Various Functions 4 Press the MENU button. z The Direct Transfer menu will display again. Only JPEG format images can be downloaded as wallpaper for the computer. After images are transferred, they are automatically converted to BMP format. z During t he downloadi ng of i mages wit h [All Images], [ New Images] or [DPOF Trans.[...]

  • Page 118

    116 Various Functions Downloading Directly fr om a CF card 1 Eject the CF card from the camera and insert it into a CF card reader connected to the computer. z If you are using a PC card reader or a PC card slot, first insert the CF card into a PC card adapter (sold separately) and then insert the loaded adapter into the slot. z Refer to your card [...]

  • Page 119

    117 Various Functions Various Functions Viewing Images on a TV Set The supplied AV cable AVC-DC300 can be used to view images as you shoot or play them back. 1 Turn off the camera (p. 31) and the TV. 2 Attach the AV cab le to the A/V Out terminal on the camera. 3 Plug the other ends of the AV cable to the video in and audio in jacks on the TV. 4 Tu[...]

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    118 Various Functions z No image will appear on the LCD monitor when the camera is connected to a TV monitor. z The video output signal can be switched (NTSC or PAL) to accommodate different regional standards (p. 73). The default setting varies between regions. - NTSC: Japan, U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan, et c. - PAL: Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oc[...]

  • Page 121

    119 Various Functions Various Functions Setting the File No. Reset to [Off] is useful for avoiding file name duplication when images are downloaded to a computer. About File and Folder Numbers Images are assigned file numbers from 0001 to 9900, and folders are assigned folder numbers from 100 to 998 (F older numbers cannot contain 99 in the last tw[...]

  • Page 122

    120 Various Functions Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, operation, self- timer and shutter sounds. Each me nu item has three choices. As default settings, My Camera setting has a science fiction theme and My Camera setting has an animal theme. Changing My Camera Settings 1[...]

  • Page 123

    121 Various Functions Various Functions Registering My Camera Settings Images recorded onto the CF card and newly recorded sounds can be added to the camera. You can also use the supplied software to upload yo ur computer's images and sounds to the camera. The fo llowing menu items can be saved to the camera. z Start-up Image z Start-up Sound [...]

  • Page 124

    122 Various Functions 4 Select or using the left or right button. z appears. 5 Press the DISP. button. z An image appears. Start-up Image: Go to step 6a , 7a Start-up Sound, Shutter Sound, Operation Sound, and Self-timer Sound: Go to step 6b , 7b 6a Select the image you wish to register using the left or right button. 7a Press the SET button. 6b Se[...]

  • Page 125

    123 Various Functions Various Functions File Format of My Camera Settings My Camera settings should conform to the below file formats. However, CF card images shot with this camera can be registered as My Camera settings regardless of the below formats. (excluding movies and soun d memos (p. 98 ) ) z Start-up Image z Start-up, Operation, Self-timer[...]

  • Page 126

    124 List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD moni tor. z For messages which may appear when a printer is connected, refer to the Direct Print User Guid e . Busy... The camera is recording image data to the CF card. The playback mode is running. No memory card You turned on the power without a CF card installed. Cannot record ! [...]

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    125 List of Messages Troubleshooting RAW You attempted to play back an image recorded in the RAW format. Unidentified Image You attempted to play back an image that was recorded in a special format (proprietary format used by the came ra of another manufacturer, etc.) or a movie recorded by another camera. Cannot magnify ! You attempted to magnify [...]

  • Page 128

    126 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution The camera will not operate Power is not turned on. z Press the ON/OFF button for a few moments. CF card slot cover or 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 depleted. z Repla[...]

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    127 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The camera will not record CF card not formatted correctly. z Format the CF car d. (See Formatting a CF Card (p . 19)). z If reformatting does not work, th e CF card logic circuits may be damaged. Contact the nearest Canon Customer Help Desk. Cannot play back You attempted to play back images shot with another ca[...]

  • Page 130

    128 Troubleshooting Batteries consumed quickly. Batteries are not the right type. z Use only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (For information about alkaline batteries, see Proper Battery Handling (p. 15).) Battery capacity drops due to low ambient temperatures. z If shooting in a cold area, keep the batteries warm[...]

  • Page 131

    129 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Image is blurred or out of focus Camera moved z Hold the camera steady while pressing the shutter button. Autofocus function hampered by obstruction to AF-assist beam. z Be careful not to block the AF-assist beam flash part with a finger or other object. The AF-assist beam is set to [Off]. z Set the [AF-assist be[...]

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    130 Troubleshooting Subject in recorded image is too bright Subject too close causing flash to be too bright. z When the flash is used, the distance between lens and subject should be no less than 45 cm (1.5 ft.). Subject bright in comparison to the background z Set exposure compensation to a negative ( -) value or use the spot metering function. L[...]

  • Page 133

    131 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Image not showing on TV. Incorrect video system setting. z Set the video system to the appropriate setting, NTSC or PAL, for your TV (p. 118). Shooting mode set to ( Stitch Assist). z The output will not appear on a TV monitor in (Stitch Assist) mode. Shoot in a different mode. Zoom does not operate. Zoom lever w[...]

  • Page 134

    132 Appendix Using the Power Kit s (Sold Separately) Using Rechargeable Batteries (Battery 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. The indicator blinks while charging, then remains lit when charging is finished. To a power outlet[...]

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    133 Appendix Appendix - When charging completes in a matter of a few mi nutes ( the batt ery char ger indic ator remains lit) z You may no t be abl e to fully charg e the batteries due to their specifications right after purchase or after long periods o f non-use. If this happens, use the batteries until their charge is depleted before cha rging th[...]

  • Page 136

    134 Appendix Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK600 Use of AC Adapter Kit ACK600 (sold separately) is recommended when using the camera continuously for pro longed periods of time and when connecting to a computer. 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power a dapter, and then plug the other end into the power outlet. Be sure that the camera is turned o[...]

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    135 Appendix Appendix Using the Lenses (Sold Sep arately) The camera supports use of the separately sold Wide Converter WC-DC52, Tele-converter TC-DC52A and Close-up Lens 250D ( 52 mm). In order to attach any of these lenses, you also need to use the separately sold Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52D. z When attaching the wide converter, tele- conver[...]

  • Page 138

    136 Appendix Close-Up Lens 250D (52 mm) This lens makes it easy to take macro shots. With the camera set to Macro mode, you can use this option to shoot subjects that are 4 to 16 cm (1.6 to 6.3 in.) away from the front of the lens at the wide angle end, and 8 to 11 cm (3.2 to 4.3 in.) at the telephoto end. It is not possible to attach a lens hood o[...]

  • Page 139

    137 Appendix Appendix Attaching a Lens 1 Be sure that the camera 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 mark on the camera and the mark on the ring are aligned, lift off the ring. Ring Release Button Ring 4 Align the z mark on the conversion lens ad apter with the[...]

  • Page 140

    138 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[...]

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    139 Appendix Appendix Camera Care and Maintenance Use the following procedures to clean the camera body, lens, viewfinder, LCD monitor and other parts. Camera Body : Wipe t he camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper. Lens : First use a lens blowe r brush to remove dust and dirt, then remove any remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly[...]

  • Page 142

    140 Specifications All data is based on Canon’s standard testin g methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot A95 Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 5.0 million Image Sensor 1/1.8-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 5.3 million) Lens 7.8 (W) – 23.4 (T) mm (35 mm film equivalent: 38 (W) – 114 ( T) mm) f/2.8 (W) – f/4.9 (T) Digita[...]

  • Page 143

    141 Specifications Appendix Exposure Control System Program AE, Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Ma nual exposure control Exposure Compensation ± 2 stops in 1/3-stop incr ements Sensitivity Auto, ISO 50/100/200/400 equivalent White Balance Auto, pre-set (available settings: Dayligh t, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent or Fluorescent H) or cu[...]

  • Page 144

    142 Specifications File Format Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliant Image Recording Format Still images: JPEG (Exif 2.2)* 1 , Movies: AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio data: WAVE (monaural)) Compression Superfine, Fine, Normal Number of Recording Pixels Still Images Large: 2592 x 1944 pixels Medium 1: 2048 x 1536 pixels Medium 2:[...]

  • Page 145

    143 Specifications Appendix * 1 This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called "E xif Print"). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printer s. By connecting to an Exif Print-complian t printer, the camera's image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding e xtremel[...]

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    144 Specifications Battery Performance * The actual figures will vary according to the shooting condition and settings. Test Conditions Shooting: Normal temperature (23 °C ± 2 °C/73 ° F ± 3.6 °F), normal relative humidity (50% ± 20%), alternating wide angle end and telephoto end shots at 30 second intervals with the flash fired once every tw[...]

  • Page 147

    145 Specifications Appendix CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images) CF card included with the camera FC-32MH FC-64M FC-128M FC- 256MH FC- 512MSH L 11 24 49 99 198 21 43 88 17 7 354 43 88 176 355 709 M1 18 38 76 15 4 308 33 68 137 276 552 67 13 6 274 548 1096 M2 30 61 122 246 491 54 10 9 219 440 879 107 217 435 868 1736 S 119 241 482 9[...]

  • Page 148

    146 Specifications Image File Size (Estimated) L (2592 x 1944 pixels ) 2503 KB 1395 KB 695 KB M1 (2048 x 1536 pixels ) 1602 KB 893 KB 445 KB M2 (1600 x 1200 pixels ) 1002 KB 558 KB 278 KB S (640 x 480 pixels) 249 KB 150 KB 84 KB Movi e (640 x 480 pixels) 660 KB/sec. (320 x 240 pixels) 330 KB/sec. (160 x 120 pixels) 120 KB/sec. NiMH Battery NB-2AH S[...]

  • Page 149

    147 Specifications Appendix Battery Charger CB -4AH/CB-4AHE Supplied with the separately sold Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200. *1 To charge four NB -2AH NiMH batteries *2 To charge two NB-2AH NiMH batteries loaded one at each end of the batte ry charger Rated In put 100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz), 10W Rated Output 565 mA* 1 , 1275 mA* 2 Chargi ng Tim[...]

  • Page 150

    148 Specifications Wide Converter WC-DC52 (Sold Separately) Magnification Approx. 0.7x (35 mm film equivalent at wide angle end: approx. 26.6 mm) Focusing Range (from front of lens) Approx. 0.5 cm (0.2 in.) – infinity (when mounted on PowerShot A95, at wide angle end with using the Macro mode) Thread Diameter 52 mm standard filter thread (Convers[...]

  • Page 151

    149 Specifications Appendix Tele-converter TC-DC52A (Sold Separately) Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52D (Sold Separately) Magnification Approx. 1.75x (35 mm film equivalent at telephoto end: approx. 200 mm) Focusing Range (from front of lens) Approx. 2.2 m (Approx. 7.2 ft.) – infinity (when mounted on PowerShot A95, at telephoto end) Thread Diamet[...]

  • Page 152

    150 Photo Tips and Information This section offers photography tips. z Tip for Using th e Self-timer (p. 46 ) Normally, the camera shakes a little when you press the shutter button. Setting the self-timer to delays the sh utter release for two seconds and allows the camera to stop shaking, thus preventing a blurred image. Even better results can be[...]

  • Page 153

    151 Photo Tips and Information Appendix Underexposure The whole recorded image is dark, which makes white elements of the image appear gray. Shooting bright subjects or in backlit conditions may cause the image to be underexp osed. Adjust the exposure compensation towards the + end. Optimal Exposure Overexposure The whole recorded image is bright, [...]

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    152 INDEX A AC Adapter Kit .................................................. 134 AF Frame ........................................................... 81 Aperture Value ................................................... 79 Aperture-Priority AE .............. ............................. 79 Auto Mode ...............................................[...]

  • Page 155

    153 INDEX Appendix Displayed Images ........................................ 37 Single Image ................... ............................. 64 Exposure Aperture-Priority AE ........ ............................. 79 Compensation .............................................. 85 Shutter-Speed Priority AE ............................ 77 White Balan[...]

  • Page 156

    154 INDEX Rec. .............................................................. 69 Selecting ...................................................... 66 Set up ................................................... 71 – 73 Messages ............................................... 124 – 125 Microphone ....................................................[...]

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    155 INDEX Appendix S Self-timer ............................................................ 46 Sound ........................................................... 74 Shooting ....................................................... 34, 66 Reviewing an Image .................................... 37 Switching from Playback Mode .................... 32 T[...]

  • Page 158

    156 Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This Class B digital appa ratus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Réglementation canadienne sur l es interférences radio Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conf orme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. FCC Notice (Digit al Camera, Model PC10 99) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Oper[...]

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    157 Appendix MEMO[...]

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    158 MEMO[...]

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    159 Appendix Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode The following chart shows the functions and settings available in each Shooting mode. Function (1) Reference Pages Resolu- tion Large L { * { * { * { * { * { * { * U *– { * { * { * { * 41 Medium 1 M1 { { { { { { { U – { { { { Medium 2 M2 { { { { { { { U – { { { { Small S { { { { { { { U ?[...]

  • Page 162

    160 Drive Mode Single Shot { * { * { * { * { * { * { * U * { * { * { * { * { *– Standard Continuous Shooting – {{{{{{ –– {{{{ 48 High-speed Continuous Shooting – {{{{{{ –– {{{{ Self-timer (10 sec.) {{{{{{{ U O {{{{ 46 Self-timer (2 sec.) {{{{{{{ U {{{{{ AF Frame AiAF { * { { { { { {{{ { { { { 81 Center (2) – { { { { { { –– { { {[...]

  • Page 163

    161 Appendix The default f or the setti ngs changed by the menu and but ton operati ons can be rest ored all at on ce except f or [Date/Time] , [Language ] and [Video Sy stem] (p. 75). (1) The default set ting of the fla sh for the [F oliage] an d [Firewor ks] options i s [Off]. The followi ng functions ca nnot be set in the [Fireworks] mode. - The[...]