Canon A60 manual

CDI-E093-010 XXXXXXXXX © 2003 CANON INC. PRINTED IN MALA YSIA XXXXXXX Camera User Guide ENGLISH DIGIT AL CAMERA Camera User Guide • Please star t by reading the Precautions on page 7 of this manual. • Please refer to the Software Starter Guide for inf or mation on installing the software and downloading images . • Please also read the printe[...]

227 i Reference Pag e Digital Zoom On ●●●● ●● –– ●●●● 85 Off ● * ● * ● * ● * ● * ● *– – ● * ● * ● * ● * Exposure Compensation – ●●● ●● ▲ ●●●● – 101 Evaluativ e Metering ●●●● ●●●● ● * ● * ● * ● * Light Metering Center-Weighted A ver aging –––– –[...]

ii 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 tak e care when operating the camera for an extended period. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision man ufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to spec[...]

iii Symbols Used Icons under title bars show the operations mode . As in the example belo w , the mode dial should be set to , , , , , , , , , or . Using the Flash : This mark denotes issues that may aff ect the camera’ s operation. : This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. Question? Look here first. 3 [...]

1 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 playing bac k images. Quick Start Introduces you to all of the camer a components, and explains ho w to load batteries and use the shutter button, among other basic functions. Also e xp[...]

2 T able of Contents : Functions and operations tab les. These pages are shaded on the right edges to make them easy to find. Read this First 6 Quick Start 14 Components Guide 16 Preparing the Camera 20 Installing the Batteries ........................................................... 20 Installing a CF Card ......................................[...]

3 Night Scene Mode .......................................................... 72 F ast Shutter .................................................................... 73 Slow Shutter ................................................................... 74 Stitch Assist Mode .......................................................... 75 Movie Mode .......[...]

4 Protecting Images ................................................................ 131 Erasing 132 Erasing Images Individually ................................................. 132 Erasing All Images ............................................................... 133 F or matting a CF Card .........................................................[...]

5 Appendices 191 Replacing the Date Batter y ................................................. 191 Using the Optional Batter y Kits ........................................... 193 Using the Optional Lenses and Lens Adapter .................... 197 Camera Care and Maintenance .......................................... 203 T roubleshooting ..........[...]

6 Please Read T est Shots Before y ou tr y to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot se veral trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly . Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable f or any consequential damages arising from any[...]

7 Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensure that y ou hav e read and understood the safety precautions described below . Alwa ys ensure that the camera is operated correctly . • The safety precautions noted on the f ollowing pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct oper ation of the camera and its accessories[...]

8 W ARNINGS • Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources which could dama g e y our eyesight. • Do not trigger the flash in close pr oximity to human or animal eyes. 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 infan[...]

9 • Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casing is damaged. F ailure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera’ s po wer off, remove the camera batteries or unplug the power cor d from the P ower outlet. Please consult your camer a distr ibutor or the closest Canon Customer Suppor t Help Desk. [...]

10 • Use of power sour ces not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to o verheating, distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazar ds. Use only the recommended power accessories. • Do not place the batteries near a heat source or e xpose them to direct flame or heat. Neither should y ou immerse them in water . [...]

11 • Disconnect the battery charger or the compact power adapter from both the camera and po wer outlet after recharging and when the camera is not in use to a void fires and other hazards. • The camera terminal of the battery charger cor d and the compact power cor d is designed for exclusive use with your camera. Do not use it with other prod[...]

12 • Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuc k to its lens. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash. • 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 extended period as your hands ma y experience a b ur ning sensation.[...]

13 Preventing Malfunctions A void Str ong Magnetic Fields Nev er place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. A void Condensation Related Pr oblems Moving the equipment rapidly betw een hot and cold[...]

14 1 Install the batteries (p. 20). Slide the batter y co ver loc k, then open the cov er and inser t the batteries. • For important information about batteries, see Proper Batter y Handling (p . 21). 2 Install the CF card (p. 24). Open the CF card slot cov er and inser t a CF card. Push the CF card all the wa y into the slot, so that the CF card[...]

15 Quick Start 5 T urn the mode dial to (p. 60). 6 Focus (p. 40). Aim the camera at the subject, and lightly press and hold the shutter button halfwa y down. The camera beeps twice when the f ocus is set. 7 Shoot (p. 40). Press the shutter b utton all the wa y . Y ou will hear the sound of the shutter close when the shot is complete. 8 View the rec[...]

16 Components Guide Zoom Lever (p. 42, 85, 118, 119) Shutter Button (p. 40) Shooting Mode Dial (p. 19) ON/OFF button (p. 30) AF-assist Beam (p. 41) Red-Eye Reduction Lamp (p. 68) Self-Timer Lamp (p. 83) Optical Viewfinder Window (p. 38) DC IN T erminal (p. 195) Flash (p. 67) T erminal Cover Lens Ring Release Button Microphone T erminal* 2 (Audio/Vi[...]

17 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Viewfinder (p. 38) CF Card Slot Co ver (p. 24) Battery Cover (p. 20) LCD Monitor* 3 (p. 33) Attaching the wrist strap* 1 T ripod Socket Battery Cover Loc k (p. 20) * 1 Be careful not to wave the camera about or catch it on other items when dangling it from the wrist strap. * 2 T o connect the camera to a com[...]

18 Indicators The indicators light or blink when the ON/OFF b utton or the shutter b utton is pressed. Upper Indicator Green: Ready to record / Ready to comm unicate (dur ing a computer connection) Blinking Green: Starting up / Recording to CF card / Reading CF card / Erasing from CF card / T ransmitting data (during a computer connection) Orange: [...]

19 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Shooting Mode Dial Use the shooting mode dial to select a Shooting mode. • : Auto (p. 60) The camera automatically selects settings. • Image Zone The camera automatically selects settings according to the image composition type. : P or trait (p. 70) : Landscape (p. 71) : Night Scene (p. 72) : F ast Shutt[...]

20 Installing the Batteries The camera uses f our AA-size alkaline batteries supplied with the camera. Y ou may use optional nick el metal h ydr ide (NiMH) batteries. 1 Be sure that the camera power is off. 2 Slide the battery cover loc k in the direction of the arr ow , and push the battery cover slightly f orward. Then open the cover . 3 Inser t [...]

21 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions When the camera’ s indicator blinks g reen, do not turn off the pow er or open the battery cover . The camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting an image to or from the CF card. • We recommend that y ou use the optional AC Adapter Kit A CK600 to power the camera during long usage sessions (p . [...]

22 • Be careful to load the batteries with their positive (+) and negative (-) ends in the right direction. • Never mix batteries of different types or fr om different manufacturers. All four batteries should be identical. • Before inserting the batter ies , wipe the batter y ter minals well with a dry cloth. Oil from one’s skin or other di[...]

23 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Battery Status Indications The LCD monitor displays an icon or message to let y ou know when batteries are low or depleted. Batteries are beginning to run low . Replace (or recharge) batteries promptly . If the LCD monitor is off , this icon will appear when you press an y of the following b uttons: or / MF [...]

24 Installing a CF Car d Installing a CF Car d 1 Be sure that the camera is turned off. 2 Slide the CF card slot co ver in the direction of the arro w , and open it. 3 Inser t the CF car d with the label facing out and the arr ow pointing in. • 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.[...]

25 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions 4 Close the CF car d slot cover securely . • When the indicator on the left side of the viewfinder blinks g reen, the camera is wr iting, reading, erasing or transmitting an image to or from the card. Do not perform the f ollowing, for image data ma y be lost or corrupted: - Do not shake the camera. - Do n[...]

26 Setting the Date/Time The Set Date/Time menu will appear when the camer a is first turned on or the date batter y has run down. Replace the date batter y , then reset the date and time star ting from step 5 below . 1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the camera (p. 30). 2 Press the button. The [ (Rec.)] or [ (Repla y)] menu appears. 3 Select th[...]

27 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions 4 Press the up or down b utton to select (Date / Time), and then press the b utton. 5 Set the date and time. • Use the up or down button to change the v alue of the highlighted field. • Press the left or right button to highlight another field. • The date can be set up to the year 2030. 6 Press the b u[...]

28 Setting the Langua ge Use this f eature to select the language for the LCD monitor displa y . 1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the camera (p. 30). 2 Press the button. The [ (Rec.)] or [ (Repla y)] Menu will display . 3 Select the [ (Set up)] menu using the left or right button. [ (Rec.)] menu shown[...]

29 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions 4 Select (Languages) using the up or down b utton and press the b utton. 5 Select a language using the up, down, left or right button. 6 Press the b utton. After adjusting the settings, press the button. In replay mode , you can change the language by holding the button while y ou press the button. (This fun[...]

30 T urning the P ower On 1 Press the ON/OFF button until the green indicator begins blinking. Shooting Mode Current shooting settings will appear in the LCD monitor f or about 6 seconds. If you turn the mode switch to , the lens will retr act after approximately 1 min ute. Replaying mode The LCD monitor displays an image . T urning the Camera Off [...]

31 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions • Y ou will hear a star t-up sound and see the star t-up image when the power comes on. (T o change the star t- up sound and image, see belo w and pages 52 and 181.) • The star t-up image does not appear when the LCD monitor is off or the terminal is connected to a TV . T urning on the camera without the[...]

32 Switching between Shooting and Repla ying Y ou can quickly s witch between Shooting mode and Replaying mode . This is conv enient when you wish to shoot again after chec king or deleting an image immedi- ately after it is shot. Shooting Mode Replaying Mode The lens does not retract right awa y when the camera switches to Replaying mode .[...]

33 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Using the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor can be used to compose images while shooting, adjust settings menus and repla y images. The image in the LCD monitor may dark en when the monitor is used under sunlight or other strong lighting. This is not a def ect. Shooting Mode Pressing the b utton cycles the LCD mon[...]

34 Inf ormation Displayed on the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor displa ys information in Shooting or Replaying mode , such as the camera settings, remaining image capacity and shooting date / time. Shooting Mode The follo wing displays in inf or mation vie w . Set the flash to on or affix the camera to a tripod when the upper indicator blinks or ange [...]

35 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Shooting Mode p. 19 -2 … +2 Exposure Compensation p . 101 White Balance p. 103 Drive Mode p. 83/87 ISO Speed p. 110 Photo Eff ects p. 108 Light Metering Mode p. 99 Compression p. 64 (P owerShot A70) L M1 M2 S Resolution p. 64 (P owerShot A60) L M S Flash p. 67 Red-Eye Reduction p. 68 Macro Mode p. 81 Manua[...]

36 Replaying Mode In simple displa y mode, the follo wing information appears. Compression p. 64 (P owerShot A70) L M1 M2 S Resolution (Still images) p. 64 (P owerShot A60) L M S Sound memo (wav e file) p. 128 Movie p. 122 Protection Status p. 131 In detailed displa y mode, the follo wing information appears. Shutter Speed Aper ture V alue Movie Le[...]

37 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Shooting Mode p. 19 -2 ⋅⋅⋅ ± 0 ⋅⋅⋅ +2 Exposure Compensation p. 101 White Balance p. 103 Photo Eff ects p. 108 ISO Speed p. 110 Flash p. 67 Macro Mode p. 81 Manual F ocus p. 115 Light Metering Mode p. 99 P owerShot A70 Resolution (Movies) p. 64 P owerShot A60 In addition to the above , the shutte[...]

38 Using the Viewfinder to Shoot Setting the LCD monitor to Off (p . 33) and using the optical viewfinder can help conserve po wer while shoot- ing. 1 Align the square brackets (autof ocus metering field) inside the viewfinder on the primary subject to compose the image . Viewfinder Shows the center of the image[...]

39 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions About the A utofocus Function This camera emplo ys AiAF (ar tificial intelligence autof ocus) technology which uses a broad meter ing field to calculate the f ocal distance with high precision. It delivers a crisp f ocus ev en when the photographic subject is slightly off-center . Image Seen in Vie wfinder v[...]

40 Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button f eatures a two-stage action. Pressing Halfway Pressing halfwa y automatically sets the exposure , focus and white balance. The indicators light or blink as f ollows. Upper Indicator • Green: Metering complete (two beeps sound) • Orange: Flash will fire • Blinking Orange: Camera shake warning [...]

41 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions • If the orange or yello w indicator blinks while you press halfwa y , y ou can still press fully to take the shot. • Images are first sav ed into the camera’s internal memor y bef ore being recorded onto the CF card, allowing the ne xt images to be taken immediately as long as sufficient space is av a[...]

42 Using the Zoom (Focal Length) The zoom can be adjusted to an y setting in the 35 to 105 mm range in 35 mm film equiv alent ter ms. T elephoto/Wide Angle Digital Zoom When the LCD monitor is on, you can digitally z oom in on a subject with the zoom b utton. Images can be zoomed up to appro x. 9.6 times (P owerShot A70), or 7.5 times (P owerShot A[...]

43 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Selecting Menus and Settings Menus are used to adjust shooting, repla ying, date / time and electronic sound settings. Menus can be displayed b y either pressing the b utton or the button. W atch the LCD monitor while performing the follo wing procedures. Selecting Settings by Pressing the Button (Only in Sh[...]

44 3 Select setting contents using the left or right button. Some menu items can only be selected after pressing the button and displa ying the next menu. Press the button again to confirm the setting. 4 Press the button. • The menu closes. • Images can be shot immediately with the selected settings after Step 3 by pressing the shutter b utton.[...]

45 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions • The menu switches as f ollows: [ (Rec.)] or [ (Repla y)] [ (Set up)] [ (My Camera)] • Pressing the zoom le ver also switches betw een the menu tabs. 3 Select a menu item using the up or do wn button. 4 Select setting contents using the left or right button. • Press the button f or items follow ed by [...]

46 Shooting Mode Selecting Menus and Settings (contin ued) Displa ying a MENU Switching b e Rec. Menu* Selectable items vary according to each mode. Replay Men u* Replaying Mode Shooting Mode FUNC . Menu[...]

47 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions i ng between Menus Set up Menu* My Camera Menu* * Use the zoom lev er to switch between menus anytime . Setting Options Completing the Procedure[...]

48 Menu Settings and Default Settings This char t shows the options f or each menu and the default settings . button Menu Item Av ailable Settings Reference Pa g e Exposure Compensation -2 to +2 101 Flash Output Low / Medium / Strong* 112 White Balance * / / / / / / 103 Drive Mode * / / / 83, 87 ISO Speed A UTO / 50* / 100 / 200 / 400 110 Photo Eff[...]

49 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Menu Item A vailable Settings Reference Pag e AiAF On*/Off 98 Red-ey e On*/ Off 68 AF-assist Beam On*/ Off 175 Digital Zoom On / Off* 85 Revie w Off / 2* to 10 sec. 63 Protect T urns image protection on and off 131 Rotate Rotates the image in the displa y 127 Sound Memo Adds sound memos to images 128 Erase a[...]

50 Menu Item Av ailable Settings Reference Pa g e Beep On* / Off 178 A uto Po wer Down On* / Off 178 Date/Time Sets the date and time 26 F or mat Formats the CF card 134 Shutter V olume Off / 1 / 2* / 3 / 4 / 5 179 Pla yback V ol. Off / 1 / 2* / 3 / 4 / 5 179 Start-up V ol. Off / 1 / 2* / 3 / 4 / 5 179 Operation V ol. Off / 1 / 2* / 3 / 4 / 5 179 S[...]

51 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions • Some menu items are not av ailable in cer tain Shooting modes (p. 224). • Y ou can apply a desired image and sound to and in the My Camera menu. F or details, see Registering My Camera Settings (p . 55) or the Software Starter Guide . • The default of the settings changed b y the menu and button oper[...]

52 My Camera allows y ou to customize the start-up image and star t-up , shutter, oper ation and self-timer sounds. Each menu item has three choices . e.g. Start-up image [ ][ ][ ] As default settings , My Camera setting [ ] has a science fiction theme and My Camera setting [ ] has an animal theme. Changing My Camera Settings 1 T urn on the camera [...]

53 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions 3 Select the [ (My Camera)] menu using the left or right button. 4 Select a menu item using the up or do wn button. 5 Select setting content using the left or right button. 6 Press the b utton. • Pressing the b utton closes the menu and makes the settings take eff ect. • In Shooting mode, the menu can be[...]

54 • If you select [Theme] in Step 4, you can select a consistent theme for each of the My Camer a settings. •I f (Beep) in the [ (Set up)] menu is set to [On], the beep sounds ev en if each sound item such as [Star t-up Sound], [Operation Sound], [Selftimer Sound] and [Shutter Sound] in the [ (My Camera)] menu is set to [ (Off)] (p . 178).[...]

55 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions Registering My Camera Settings Images recorded onto the CF card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the [ ] and [ ] menu items. Y ou can also use the supplied software to upload y our computer’ s images and sounds to the camera. The follo wing menu items can be sav ed to the cam[...]

56 4 Select the [ (My Camera)] menu using the right button. 5 Select the menu item y ou wish to register using the up or down b utton. 6 Select or using the right or left button. appears. 7 Press the button. An image appears.[...]

57 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions [Start-up Image] → Step 8a, 9a [Start-up Sound], [Shutter Sound], [Selftimer Sound] → Step 8b , 9b 8 a Select the image you wish to register using the left or right button. 9 a Press the button. 8 b Select (Record) using the left or right button and press the button. • Recording star ts. • Recording [...]

58 9 b Select (Register) using the left or right b utton. 10 Select [OK] using the left or right button and press the button. • Sounds recorded with the movie (p . 79) and sound memo (p . 128) functions cannot be added as My Camera settings. • When you register ne w My Camera settings, the pre viously registered settings are erased. File Format[...]

59 Preparing the Camera, Basic Functions • Star t-up Sound, Operation Sound, Selftimer Sound and Shutter Sound • Recording format W A VE (monaural) • Quantization bit 8 bit • Sampling frequency 11.025 kHz and 8.000 kHz • Recording time 11.025 kHz 8.000 kHz Star t-up Sound 1.0 sec. or less 1.3 sec. or less Operation Sound 0.3 sec. or less [...]

60 Shooting - Letting the Camera Select Settings See Functions A vailab le in Each Shooting Mode (p . 228) at the end of this manual to find out which settings can be changed in which Shooting modes. A uto Mode In this mode, all y ou hav e to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do e verything else. 1 Check that the camera is in Shooti[...]

61 Shooting 5 Press the shutter b utton halfwa y (p. 40). • T wo beeps will sound when the camera has finished metering, and the indicator will light green or orange . If the LCD monitor is on, the AF frame will appear green. • The yellow indicator will b link and the beep will sound one time if the subject is difficult to f ocus on. 6 Press th[...]

62 Revie wing an Image Right After Shooting After a photo is taken, the image displa ys on the LCD monitor f or two seconds (T o change, see Changing the Image Displa y Duration (p . 63)). There are tw o wa ys to displa y the image for longer . • Keeping the Shutter Button Pressed The image continues to appear on the LCD monitor as long as you k [...]

63 Shooting Changing the Image Displa y Duration The length of time images are displa yed after a photo has been taken can be changed from 2 seconds to 10 seconds or tur ned off . 1 In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select (Review). See Selecting Menus and Settings (p . 43) 2 Select a Revie w setting and press the b utton. • With the [Off] option, the image[...]

64 Changing the Resolution and Compression Y ou can change the resolution and compression (e xclud- ing movies) settings to suit the purpose of the image you are about to shoot. Resolution Purpose P owerShot A70 Po werShot A60 High L 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 (Large) pix els pix els M1 1600 x 1200 – (Medium 1) pix els M2 * 2 1024 x 76 8 1024 x 768 [...]

65 Shooting • Movies can be shot with the f ollowing resolution. Resolution P owerShot A70 P owerShot A60 640 x 480 pix els – 320 x 240 pix els 320 x 240 pixels 160 x 120 pix els 160 x 120 pixels 1 T urn the shooting mode dial to the desired Shooting mode. 2 Press the button. 3 Select L* (2048 x 1536 or 1600 x 1200) using the up or down b utton[...]

66 6 Select the compression you wish to set using the left or right button. Y ou can shoot the image r ight after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. This screen will appear again, once the image is shot. 7 Press the button. 8 Shoot the image . • Some settings are not av ailable with cer tain Shooting modes. Please ref er to Functi[...]

67 Shooting Using the Flash Use the flash according to the guidelines below . The flash fires automatically as required by the lighting le vel, and the red-eye reduction lamp fires each time the main flash fires. Auto The flash fires automatically as required by the lighting le vel. The red-eye reduction lamp and the flash alwa ys fire. Flash on Th[...]

68 When the red-eye reduction function is off 2 Shoot the image . • The flash will fire if the indicator beside the viewfinder lights orange when the shutter button is pressed halfw ay . (Does not fire in .) • Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode (p. 60). Setting the Red-ey e Reduction Function The red-ey e reduction lamp fires when[...]

69 Shooting When shooting with a high ISO sensitivity and using the flash, there is more of a chance of ov erexposure the closer you are to the subject. • Some settings are not availab le with cer tain Shooting modes. Please ref er to Functions A vailab le in Each Shooting Mode (p. 224). • The flash fires twice. A pre-flash will fire and will b[...]

70 P or trait Mode Use this mode when you w ant the subject to appear sharp and the background to blur . 1 T urn the shooting mode dial to . Shooting procedures are the same as for the Mode (p. 60). • For functions a vailable in this mode , see page 224. • T o best achiev e the effect of the bac kground gradually f ading, compose the image so t[...]

71 Shooting Landscape Mode Use this mode to shoot expansiv e landscape scenes. 1 T urn the shooting mode dial to . Shooting procedures are the same as f or the Mode (p . 60). • For functions a vailable in this mode , see page 224. • Since a slow shutter speed is often selected in mode, use a tripod to shoot if the (camera shake warning) icon ap[...]

72 Night Scene Mode Use this mode to capture human subjects against the backdrop of an e vening sky or night scene . The people are illuminated with light from the flash while the backdrop is captured at a slow shutter speed so that both appear correctly e xposed. 1 T urn the shooting mode dial to . Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode [...]

73 Shooting Fast Shutter Use this mode to shoot fast mo ving objects. 1 T urn the shooting mode dial to . Shooting procedures are the same as f or the mode (p . 60). • For functions a vailable in this mode , see page 224. • Noise in the recorded image may increase if y ou shoot dark subjects.[...]

74 Slow Shutter Use this mode to shoot moving objects to mak e them appear blurred such as riv er rapids. 1 T urn the shooting mode dial to . Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode (p. 60). Alwa ys use a tripod to prev ent camera shake in this mode. For functions a vailable in this mode , see page 224.[...]

75 Shooting Stitch Assist Mode Use this mode when taking shots that you w ant to combine into a panorama. T o create the panorama itself , you m ust stitch the images together at your computer . T o create the panorama at y our computer, use the PhotoStitch software that came with y our camera. Framing a Subject The PhotoStitch program detects the [...]

76 • Compose each frame so that it ov er laps 30 to 50 % of the adjoining image. T r y to keep the v er tical misalign- ment 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. Objects ma y appear war ped or doubled up . • Make the brigh[...]

77 Shooting 2 Select the shooting sequence using the left or right button and press the button. Y ou can also press the shutter button directly to shoot without pressing . 3 Shoot the first ima g e. The e xposure and white balance settings are set and lock ed with the first image. 4 Compose and shoot the second image so that it o verlaps the first.[...]

78 6 Press the button after the last shot. • A custom white balance setting (p . 103) cannot be set in mode. T o use a custom white balance setting, first set it in another Shooting mode. • The settings in place for the first image are loc ked in and cannot be changed f or subsequent shots. • A TV cannot be used as the monitor f or shooting i[...]

79 Shooting Mo vie Mode Use this mode to shoot movie frames . The resolution can be set to either [ (640 × 480)] (P owerShot A70 only) or [ (320 × 240)] or [ (160 × 120)] (p . 64). 1 T urn the shooting mode dial to . The LCD monitor turns on and displays the maximum recording time (in seconds). 2 Press the shutter b utton all the way . • Shoot[...]

80 These times may v ar y with the subject and shooting conditions. Recording will automatically stop when the maximum is reached or when the CF cards runs out of free capacity . Filming may stop une xpectedly with cer tain types of CF card (if it is a slow-recording card, if it has been f or matted on a different camer a or a computer , or if imag[...]

81 Shooting Macr o Mode Use the macro mode to shoot close-ups of subjects in the range of 5 to 46 cm (2.0 in. to 1.5 ft.) at wide angle end and 26 to 46 cm (10 in. to 1.5 ft.) at telephoto end. 1 Press the button to turn the LCD monitor on. 2 Press the b utton. • The icon appears on the LCD monitor . • Pressing the button until the icon on the [...]

82 • Some settings are not av ailable with cer tain Shooting modes. Please ref er to Functions A vailab le in Each Shooting Mode (p . 224). • Alwa ys use the LCD monitor to compose images in macro mode. Shooting with the vie wfinder is possible, though, the parallax phenomenon ma y cause images composed with the optical viewfinder to be off-cen[...]

83 Shooting Self-Timer Y ou can take pictures with the self-timer in an y Shooting mode. 1 Press the button. 2 Select * (Drive Mode) using the up or down b utton. * The current setting is display ed. 3 Select or using the left or right b utton and press the button. When is selected, the shutter release will be dela yed for 10 seconds, and when is s[...]

84 Y ou can change the self-timer sound by changing the setting in [Selftimer Sound] in the [ (My Camera)] menu (p . 181).[...]

85 Shooting Digital Zoom When the LCD monitor is on, images can be zoomed with the combined optical and digital zoom functions as f ollows (figures are approximate .) P owerShot A70: 3.8 times, 4.8 times, 6.0 times , 7.4 times, and 9.6 times P owerShot A60: 3.8 times, 4.7 times, 6.0 times , and 7.5 times 1 Press the button to turn the LCD monitor o[...]

86 5 Press the zoom lever to ward and hold it. • The lens will zoom to the maximum optical telephoto setting and stop. Release the le ver and press it to ward again to fur ther zoom the image digitally . • Press the lev er toward to zoom bac k out. 6 Shoot the image . Shooting procedures are the same as for the mode (p. 60). The digital zoom ca[...]

87 Shooting Continuous Shooting The camera will shoot continuously at the speed of approx. 2.2 images per second* (P owerShot A70) or approx. 2.6 images per second* (P owerShot A60) (When the LCD monitor is OFF in Large/Fine mode). * These figures reflect Canon’ s testing standard, the actual figur es will vary according to the subject and shooti[...]

88 • The inter v al between frames may lengthen some what when the internal memor y becomes full. • The flash can be used, but the interval between images will lengthen to accommodate the flash recharge time.[...]

89 Shooting Shooting-Selecting P ar ticular Effects Camera settings such as shutter speed and aperture can be freely changed f or shooting. See Functions A vailab le in Each Shooting Mode (p . 224) at the end of this manual to find out which settings can be changed in which Shooting modes. Please see Mode (p. 60) f or shooting procedures once you h[...]

90 2 Shoot the image . • The shutter speed and aper ture value will automatically appear on the LCD monitor if it is on. • The correct exposure has been set if the shutter speed and aper ture v alue show in white. • For functions a vailable in this mode , see page 224. • If a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and aper t[...]

91 Shooting Setting the Shutter Speed When you set the shutter speed in the shutter speed- priority AE mode, the camera automatically selects an aper ture value to match the brightness. F aster shutter speeds allow y ou to catch an instantaneous image of a moving subject while slow er speeds create a flowing eff ect and allow y ou to shoot without [...]

92 3 Shoot the image . The correct e xposure has been set if the shutter speed and aper ture value sho w in white. • If the aper ture value sho ws in red, the image is under exposed (insufficient light) or o vere xposed (too much light). Adjust the shutter speed using the left and right buttons until the aperture value display turns to white. •[...]

93 Shooting • For functions a vailable in this mode , see page 224. • Please note that camera shake becomes a f actor at low shutter speeds. If the camera shak e war ning appears in the center of the LCD monitor , secure the camera to a tripod before shooting. • The aper ture value and shutter speed change according to the zoom state as f oll[...]

94 Setting the Aperture The aper ture adjusts the amount of light that passes through the lens. Selecting a lo wer aper ture value (opening the aper ture) allows y ou to fade the bac kground. A higher aper ture value (closing it) brings the entire range from f oreground to background into f ocus. 1 T urn the shooting mode dial to . The aper ture va[...]

95 Shooting 3 Shoot the image. The correct e xposure has been set if the shutter speed and aperture value show in white. • If the shutter speed shows in red on the LCD monitor , the image is under exposed (insufficient light) or ov erexposed (too much light). Adjust the aperture value using the left and right buttons until the shutter speed displ[...]

96 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aper ture Y ou can manually set the shutter speed and aper ture to achie ve a par ticular eff ect. This is con venient f or shooting firew or ks and other images where it is difficult to set the correct e xposure automatically . 1 T urn the shooting mode dial to . The shutter speed and aper ture value appea[...]

97 Shooting 5 Shoot the image. When you press the shutter b utton halfwa y , a number indicating the difference betw een the standard exposure* and the selected e xposure appears on the LCD monitor. If the diff erence is more than ± 2 steps, “-2” or “+2” appears in red. * The standard exposure is calculated b y the AE function according to[...]

98 Switching Between A utof ocus Modes Y ou can change the auto f ocus frame (AF frame) selection method. The AF frame will appear when the LCD monitor is turned on (p. 40). On The camera automatically selects between 5 A F fr ames to focus according to the shooting conditions. OFF Of 5 AF frames, the middle one is selected to focus . This is con v[...]

99 Shooting Switching Between Light Metering Modes Y ou can switch betw een meter ing modes to shoot. Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including bac klight scenes. The camera divides images into se veral zones for light metering. The camera e valuates the comple x lighting conditions, such as the position of the subject, the brightness[...]

100 3 Select * (Ev aluative) using the up or down b utton. * The current setting is display ed. 4 Select a light metering mode using the left or right button. 5 Press the button. 6 Shoot the image . Some settings are not av ailable with cer tain Shooting modes. Please ref er to Functions A vailable in Each Shooting Mode (p. 224)[...]

101 Shooting Adjusting the Exposure Adjust the e xposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background. 1 Press the button to turn on the LCD monitor . 2 Press the button. 3 Select * (+/- (Exp.)) using the up or down button. * The current setting is display ed.[...]

102 4 Select a setting using the left or right button. • The settings can be adjusted in 1/3 steps in the range of - 2EV to +2EV . • Y ou can shoot the image r ight after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. This screen will appear again, once the image is shot. 5 Press the b utton. • T o cancel the exposure compensation, return[...]

103 Shooting Setting the White Balance When the white balance mode is set to match the light source, the camer a can reproduce colors more accurately . Set the white balance mode to a natural or ar tificial light setting according to the circumstances. Auto The camera sets the white balance automatically according to shooting conditions. Daylight U[...]

104 2 Select * (A uto) using the up or down button. * The current setting is displayed. 3 Select the desired setting using the left or right button. • Please see the next page regarding the custom setting. • Y ou can shoot the image r ight after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. This screen will appear again, once the image in [...]

105 Shooting Setting a Custom White Balance Y ou can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions b y having the camera e valuate a subject such as a white piece of paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gra y card. 1 Press the button. 2 Select * (A uto) using the up or down button. * The current setting is displ[...]

106 4 Aim the camera at the white paper or cloth, or gra y card and press the button. • Aim the camera so that the white paper or cloth, or gra y card, completely fills the frame on the LCD monitor screen or the entire viewfinder bef ore pressing the button. When you press the button, the camer a reads the white balance data. • Y ou can shoot t[...]

107 Shooting • Some settings are not availab le with cer tain Shooting modes. Please ref er to Functions A vailable in Each Shooting Mode (p. 224) • T o set and use a custom white balance setting, it is advisable to select the Shooting mode and set the exposure compensation and flash e xposure compensa- tion to zero ( ± 0). The correct white b[...]

108 Changing the Photo Effect Y ou can shoot with diff erent photo effects. Photo Eff ect Off Records with no eff ect. Vivid Emphasizes the contr ast and color saturation to record in bold color . Neutral T ones down the contrast and color saturation to record neutral hues . Low Sharpening Records subjects with softened outlines . Sepia Records in [...]

109 Shooting 3 Select the desired setting using the left or right button. • If the LCD monitor is on, you can chec k the results by viewing the image on the LCD monitor . • A shot can be taken immediately after b y pressing the shutter button. The menu will reappear after the shot, allowing y ou to adjust the setting. 4 Press the button. 5 Shoo[...]

110 Changing the ISO Speed Change the ISO speed when shooting in dark places or when y ou want to shoot with a f aster shutter speed. Y ou can choose from the f ollowing speeds: Auto , 50, 100, 200 and 400. 1 Press the button. 2 Select * (ISO Speed) using the up or down b utton. * The current setting is displayed. 3 Select the desired setting using[...]

111 Shooting 4 Press the button. 5 Shoot the image. • Higher ISO speeds increase the image noise. T o take clean images, use as low an ISO speed as possib le. • Although the A UTO setting selects the optimal speed, it will automatically raise the speed when the shooting condition limits are reached. It will also raise the speed when the light f[...]

112 Adjusting the Flash Output In mode, the flash output can be controlled in three steps, starting from FULL, when shooting. 1 Press the button. 2 Select (Flash Output) using the up or down b utton. 3 Adjust the flash output using the left or right button. Y ou can shoot the image r ight after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. Thi[...]

113 Shooting Shooting Problem Subjects f or the A utofocus The autof ocus may not work well on the f ollowing types of subjects. • Subjects with e xtremely low contrast to the surround- ings • Subjects mixing close and f ar objects • Subjects with e xtremely br ight objects at the center of the composition • Subjects that are moving quic kl[...]

114 4 Keep it pressed while y ou recompose the image and press the shutter button all the way to shoot the ima ge. Focus Lock Method 2 1 Press the button to turn on the LCD monitor . 2 Press the shutter b utton halfway to lock the focus. Keep it pressed and press the MF button. • The MF icon appears on the LCD monitor . • The focus setting will[...]

115 Shooting Shooting in Manual Focus Mode The focus can be man ually set. 1 Press the button to turn on the LCD monitor . 2 Press the MF b utton until MF appears. • The MF indicator appears. • The MF indicator shows appro ximate figures. Use them as a shooting guideline only . 3 Use the left or right b utton to f ocus. • Adjust the f ocus us[...]

116 Resetting the File Number s Y ou can select the wa y file numbers are assigned. On The file numbers are reset to the start (100-0001) each time a new CF card is inserted. New images recorded on CF cards with existing files are assigned the ne xt av ailable number . Off The file number of the last image to be shot is memorized so that images rec[...]

117 Shooting Setting the [File No . Reset] to [Off] is useful for av oiding 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 f olders are assigned folder n umbers from 100 to 998 (F older numbers cannot contain 99 in the last two digits). Folder Fi[...]

118 Repla ying Displa ying Imag es Individuall y Y ou can view the recorded images on the LCD monitor . 1 Set the mode switch to . The last recorded image appears (single image repla y). 2 Move between ima g es using the left or right button. Use the left button to mov e to the previous image and the right button to mov e to the next. Holding the l[...]

119 Replaying, Er asing Magnifying Images Images can be magnified up to appro ximately 10 times. 1 Set the mode switc h to . 2 Press the zoom lever to ward . • Y ou can move around the magnified image using the left, right, up or down button. • Hold the button do wn and press the zoom le ver toward to cycle through each setting, approximately 2[...]

120 Viewing Ima g es in Sets of Nine (Index Repla y) Up to nine images can be view ed at once in index repla y . 1 Set the mode switch to . 2 Press the zoom lever to ward . Nine images appear at once (index repla y). 3 Change the image selection using the left, right, up or down button. 4 Press the zoom lever to ward . Index repla y cancels and the[...]

121 Replaying, Er asing J umping Between Images The display can be adv anced or set back 9 images in either single image replay or inde x replay . 1 Display the JUMP bar . • Press the zoom le ver twice to ward while in single repla y (p. 118). • Press the zoom le ver once tow ard while in index repla y (p. 120). 2 The displa yed imag e(s) c han[...]

122 Vie wing Movies Y ou can replay the images shot in mode. 1 Set the mode switch to . Movies cannot be vie wed in index repla y . 2 Select a movie using the left or right button and press the button. • A movie displa ys with the icon on it. • The movie repla y panel appears. 3 Select (Play) using the left or right button and press the button.[...]

123 Replaying, Er asing P ausing and Resuming Play • Press the button to pause the movie . Press it again to resume. Fast Forwar ding / Rewinding • Select one of the follo wing operations using the left or right button and press the button. : Return to Single Image Vie w : First F rame : Pre vious Frame (Re winds if the button is held down) : N[...]

124 Editing Mo vies Y ou can delete unwanted portions from the first or second half of a movie clip . 1 Select the movie y ou wish to edit and press the button. See Viewing Mo vies (p . 122). 2 Select (Edit) using the left or right button and press the button. The movie editing panel and the mo vie editing bar appear. 3 Select an editing method usi[...]

125 Replaying, Er asing 4 Select the range y ou wish to edit using the left or right button. 5 Select (play) using the up or do wn button and press the button. • The temporarily edited movie will start playing. • The movie will stop if y ou press the b utton while it is playing. 6 Select (Save) using the up or do wn button. When is selected, th[...]

126 7 Select [Overwrite] or [New File] using the left or right button. • [Overwrite] : Saves the edited mo vie under the same file name as the original movie. The original data is deleted. • [New File] : Saves the edited mo vie under a new file name. The original data is not deleted. • When there is not enough space left on the CF card, only [...]

127 Replaying, Er asing Rotating Images in the Displa y Images can be rotated 90º and 270º clockwise on the LCD monitor . 0 ° (Original) 90 ° 270 ° 1 Select (Rotate) from the [ (Replay)] menu. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p . 43). 2 Select an image y ou want to rotate using the left or right button and press the button. The image cycles t[...]

128 Attaching Sound Memos to Ima g es In repla y mode (including single replay , inde x replay and magnifying repla y) you can attach sound memos (up to 60 seconds) to an image. The sound data is sa ved in W A VE f or mat. 1 Select (Sound Memo) in the [ (Replay)] menu. See Selecting menus and Settings (p. 43). appears. 2 Select the image to which y[...]

129 Replaying, Er asing • The recording star ts and the elapsed time is displa yed. Speak tow ards the microphone of the camera. • T o stop recording, press the button. T o restar t recording press the button again. • Y ou can add as many sound memos as you lik e until their total time reaches 60 seconds. Playing bac k the Sound memos Select [...]

130 A uto Play Use this f eature to automatically replay all of the images in the CF card (A uto Play). The LCD monitor displa ys each image f or approximately 3 seconds. 1 In the [ (Repla y)] menu, select (A uto Play). • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43). • Once you hav e selected it, Auto Pla y star ts. • As with the single image dis[...]

131 Replaying, Er asing Protecting Ima g es Y ou can protect impor tant images from accidental erasure. 1 In the [ (Repla y)] menu, select (Protect). See Selecting Menus and Settings (p . 43). 2 Select an image y ou want to protect using the left or right button and press the button. • The icon appears on protected images. • T o remov e the pro[...]

132 Erasing Please note that erased images cannot be recov ered. Ex ercise caution before er asing a file. Erasing Images Individuall y 1 Select the image you wish to erase using the left or right button and press the button. A confirmation screen appears. 2 Select [Erase] using the left or right button and press the button. T o cancel instead of e[...]

133 Replaying, Er asing Erasing All Images 1 In the [ (Repla y)] menu, select (Erase all) and press the b utton. A confirmation screen appears. 2 Select [OK] using the left or right b utton and press the button. T o cancel instead of erasing, select [Cancel] and press the button. Protected images cannot be erased with the er ase function (p . 131).[...]

134 Formatting a CF Car d Y ou should f or mat a new CF card or one from which y ou wish to erase all images and other data. Please note that formatting (initializing) a CF card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. Please check the contents of the CF card bef ore f or matting it. 1 In the [ (Set up)] menu, select (Forma[...]

135 Replaying, Er asing • If the camera does not work properly , the inserted CF card may be malfunctioning. Ref or matting the CF card may solv e the problem. • When a non-Canon brand CF card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solv e the problem. • CF cards formatted in another camera, computer or peripheral device ma y not operate corre[...]

136 Printing About Printing This camera supports direct pr inting. By connecting the camera to an optional direct print compatible printer (CP Series)* 1 or a Bubble Jet printer (sold separ ately) that suppor ts the direct print function, you can send the images from the CF card directly to the printer using the camera b uttons. Or , you can specif[...]

137 Printing, T ransf erring Print Settings for Direct Print Function • Select how many copies y ou want (p .146) • Select the print style (p.146) • Standard / Multiple • Bordered / Border less • Date On / Off • Select the print area (T r imming) (p .149, 152) DPOF Print Settings • Select the image you want to print (p . 154) • Sele[...]

138 Selecting fr om the Print Order Menu Use the Print Order Menu as shown belo w to select all print settings. Direct Print Function Mode s witch ➔ DPOF Settings Mode s witch ➔ P owerShot A70[...]

139 Printing, T ransf erring : T ur ns the menu on/off : Selects items and settings : Sets items and settings ➔ Image (p . 146) P aper (p. 146) Borders (p . 146) Date (p . 146) Style Number of copies (p. 146) T rimming or pr inting area (p. 149) (p . 152) ➔ Set up Reset (p . 158) Order Number of copies (p . 155) Print T ype (p. 156) Date (p . 1[...]

140 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Y ou can make clear prints s wiftly and easily when you connect the camera to an optional direct print function compatib le printer (CP Ser ies) or a direct print function compatib le Bubble Jet printer (sold separately). It can also be used with DPOF print settings. Y ou are recommended to use the optional AC[...]

141 Printing, T ransf erring 3 Connect the camera and printer using the direct interface cable. When you insert the cable, mak e sure the “Canon” mark of the cable f aces up. 4 Press the printer’ s ON/OFF button to turn on the power . With the Card Photo Printer CP-10, the power turns on when the pow er cord is connected to the pr inter as sh[...]

142 Connecting Bubble Jet Printer to the Camera Please read the user guide supplied with your BJ printer to see if it is compatible with the direct print function, and f or instructions on connection cables and general operations. 1 T urn off the camera (p. 30). 2 T urn the BJ printer’ s power on after y ou have connected the po wer cord to the B[...]

143 Printing, T ransf erring 4 Set the mode switc h to and turn the camera on. appears on the camera LCD monitor when the BJ printer is properly connected to the camera. • On Bubble Jet printers with operation panels, images cannot be printed through the operation panel while the camera is connected. • The follo wing operations cannot be perf o[...]

144 Printing * The following illustr ations show examples from a direct print function compatible printer (CP Series). Options for the Style category will differ slightly f or BJ pr inters. An image can be printed when display ed in single replay or selected in inde x repla y . 1 Choose an image using the left or right button and press the button. [...]

145 Printing, T ransf erring Y ou cannot pr int mo vies. Cancel Printing • T o cancel printing between images printed, press the button. A confirmation dialog appears. Select [OK] using the left and right buttons and press the button. - Direct Pr int Function Compatible Printers (CP Series) A print in progress cannot be stopped. The pr inter will[...]

146 Setting the Print Settings (Direct Print Function) Selecting the Number of Copies 1 In Replaying mode, press the button and select the [Copies] option using the up or down b utton. 2 Specify the desired number of copies using the left or right button. Y ou can specify from 1 to 99 pr ints. Setting the Print Style Y ou can select from among the [...]

147 Printing, T ransf erring Direct Print Function Compatible BJ Printer P aper Select the paper size from the f ollowing. [Card #1], [Card #2], [Card #3], [L TR] or [A4] F or the usable paper type, please ref er to the Bubb le Jet Printer User Guide. Borders Borderless Prints r ight to the edges of the page. Bordered Prints with a border . Date Pr[...]

148 3 Select settings using the left or right button. Paper (Direct print compatible BJ printer) Select [Card #1], [Card #2], [Card #3], [L TR] or [A4]. Image Settings (Direct print compatible CP series printer) Select [Standard] or [Multiple]. Borders Date Choose [Borderless] or [Bordered]. Choose [On] or [Off].[...]

149 Printing, T ransf erring 4 Press the b utton. If [Borderless] or [Multiple] is selected as the print style, the center por tion of the recorded image (the image displa yed on the LCD monitor) is printed at an enlarged size. As a result, the image’ s top , bottom and sides may be cropped slightly . The area of the image that will be printed wi[...]

150 1 In Replaying mode, press the button, choose [T rimming] using the up or down button and press the button again. The trimming frame will appear at the center of the image. If a trimming setting has already been selected for the image, the frame will appear around the pre viously selected por tion. 2 T rim the image . Changing the Size of the T[...]

151 Printing, T ransf erring 3 Press the b utton to close the setting menu. • The trimming setting only applies to one image. • The trimming setting is cancelled with the follo wing operations. - When you set the trimming settings for another image. - When you close the Print mode (when you turn the camera power off , change the camera mode, or[...]

152 Specifying the Printing Area (P owerShot A60) Choose from three printing area options. T op Pr ints the top area of an image. Middle Prints the middle area of an image. Bottom Pr ints the bottom area of an image. Prior to Setting the Printing Area • Please set the Print Style (Image Settings, P aper, Borders and Date) first bef ore setting th[...]

153 Printing, T ransf erring • The printing area setting only applies to one image. • The printing area setting is cancelled with the following operations. - Printing - When you set the printing area setting for another image. - When you close the Print mode, i.e. • T ur n the camera off • Change the camera mode • After setting the printi[...]

154 Print Settings (DPOF Print Settings) Y ou can select images on a CF card f or pr inting and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. This is e xtremely convenient f or sending the images to a photo de veloping ser vice or f or printing on a direct print function compatible printer (CP Series) or a direct print function co[...]

155 Printing, T ransf erring 3 Select images f or printing. Single Images • When the print type (p. 156) is set to [Standard] or [Both], select an image using the left or right button. Y ou can set the number of copies (up to 99) to be printed using the up or down b utton. • When the print type (p. 156) is set to [Index], select an image using [...]

156 4 Press the button. • Images are printed in order from oldest to newest b y the shooting date. • A maximum of 998 images can be marked per CF card. • Press the zoom le ver in step 3 to s witch between single and 3-image index repla y for selecting an image . • When [Print T ype] is set to [Both], the n umber of copies can be set. When i[...]

157 Printing, T ransf erring 2 Select [Set up] using the left or right button and press the button. 3 Select (Print T ype), (Date) or (File No.) using the up or do wn button. 4 Select a setting using the left or right button. (Print T ype) Select [Standard], [Index], or [Both]. (Date) Select [On] or [Off]. (File No.) Select [On] or [Off].[...]

158 5 Press the b utton. The set up menu will close and the Print Order menu will reappear . • When [Print T ype] is set to [Inde x], the [Date] and [File No .] cannot be set to [On]. • If [Print T ype] is set to [Both], both [Date] and [File No .] can be set to [On], howe ver , only the file number is printed for the inde x print. The date pri[...]

159 Printing, T ransf erring 3 Select [OK] using the left or right b utton and press the button. If you decide y ou don’t want to reset the settings, select [Cancel] and press the button.[...]

160 Printing with DPOF Print Settings Y ou can use the DPOF print settings to print with an optional direct print function compatible printer (CP Series) or with a direct print function compatible BJ printer . 1 In the [ (Repla y)] menu, select (Print Order) and press the button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43). 2 Select [Print] using the [...]

161 Printing, T ransf erring 4 Select [OK] using the up, down, left or right button and press the button. The image will star t to print and, when it is completely finished, the displa y will rev er t to the standard repla y mode. • T o print the date, set the [Date] setting in the print order menu in Step 2 on the pre vious page to [On]. Y ou ca[...]

162 • The maximum number of images printed on one page in the Inde x pr int type depends upon the selected paper size . - Card Size: 20 images - L Size: 42 images - Postcard Siz e: 63 images (Please refer to y our Bubble Jet’ s user guide for an e xpla- nation of the number of images printed with a Bubble Jet printer .) Cancel Printing (p. 145)[...]

163 Printing, T ransf erring Image T ransf er Settings (DPOF T ransfer Or der) Using the camera, y ou can make marks on images you wish to transf er and attach to e-mails. (Please use the supplied software f or actually transf err ing images. ) These settings are compatible with the Digital Print Order F or mat (DPOF) standards. The mark will displ[...]

164 3 Select images for transf erring. Single Images • Select an image using the left or right button and mark or remove marks from images using the up or down button. • Y ou can use the same procedures to select images in index repla y (3 images). All the Images on a CF Card • Switch to index repla y (three images). • Press the button, sel[...]

165 Connecting Viewing Ima g es on a TV Set A video-compatible tele vision connected via the supplied A V cab le A VC-DC100 can be used to vie w images as you shoot or replay them. 1 T urn off the camera (p. 30). 2 Attach the A V Cable to the terminal on the camera. 3 Plug the other ends of the A V cable to the video in and audio in jac ks on the T[...]

166 • No image will appear on the LCD monitor when the camera is connected to a TV monitor . • The video output signal can be switched (NTSC or P AL) to accommodate diff erent regional standards (p. 181). The def ault setting will v ar y between regions . NTSC: Japan, U .S.A., Canada, T aiwan, etc. P AL: Europe , Asia (excluding T aiwan), Ocean[...]

167 Connecting Do wnloading Images to a Computer Download images tak en with the camera to a computer in one of the f ollowing wa ys: • Connect the camera to a computer with the USB cable Y ou can then download images directly from the camera to a computer . • Directl y from the CF card Using a laptop computer or a card reader , you can downloa[...]

168 USB por t USB cable terminal 1. Open the terminal cover with your fingernail. 2. Inser t the connector until it clicks . 1. T er minal cover 2. USB cable 1 Install the driver and the software applications bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. Please see the Software Starter Guide f or infor mation on system requirements and install[...]

169 Connecting T o disconnect the cable from the camera: Hold the cable connector firmly at both sides and pull it straight out. For information about what to do after making the connection, please refer the Software Starter Guide . 3 Set the camera’ s mode switch to and press the ON/OFF b utton until the indicator ne xt to the viewfinder starts [...]

170 • It is recommended to power the camer a with the optional A C Adapter Kit A CK600 when connected to a computer (p . 195). • All procedures performed with a connection to a USB 2.0 compliant board are not guaranteed. Downloading Ima g es without Installing the Software (Windows XP and Mac OS X (10.1 or 10.2) onl y) If you are using Windows [...]

171 Connecting Downloading Directl y from a CF Car d 1 Eject the CF card fr om the camera, and insert it into a CF card reader connected to the computer . • If you are using a PC card reader , first inser t the CF card into a PC card adapter (optional), and then inser t the PC card adapter into the computer’ s PC card reader . 2 Double-c lick t[...]

172 List of Menu Options and Messa ges FUNC. Men u Item/ Setting Content Reference Menu Screen Pa g e * Default setting Exposure Compensation Sets the exposure compensation. -2 ... 0 ... +2 Flash Output Adjusts the flash output in mode. White Balance Sets the white balance. • (Auto)* • (Day Light) • (Cloudy) • (T ungsten) • (Fluorescent) [...]

173 Appendix Item/ Setting Content Reference Menu Screen Pag e ISO Speed Sets the sensitivity at which images are recorded. • 50* • 100 • 200 • 400 • AUTO Photo Effect Switches between photo effects. • (Effect Of f)* • (Vivid) • (Neutral) • (Low Sharpening) • (Sepia) • (B/W) Light Metering System Switches between light meterin[...]

174 Item/ Setting Content Reference Menu Screen Pa g e Resolution (Movies) Sets the number of pixels used for images. • (640 x 480 pixels) (PowerShot A70 only) • (320 x 240 pixels)* • (160 x 120 pixels) Compression Sets the relative compression ratio used for images. • Superfine • Fine* • Normal 64 64 AiAF Sets the AiAF to on (the camer[...]

175 Appendix Item/ Setting Content Reference Menu Screen Pag e * Default setting Red-eye Sets whether or not the red-eye reduction lamp fires. • On* •O f f AF-assist Beam Sets the output of the AF-assist beam according to shooting conditions when using the auto focus. • On* •O f f Digital Zoom Sets whether or not the digital zoom combines w[...]

176 Repla y Menu Item/ Setting Content Reference Menu Screen Pa g e Protect Protects images from accidental erasure. Rotate Rotates images 90 or 270 degrees clockwise in the display . Sound Memo Adds sound memos to images. Erase all Erases all images fr om a CF card (excluding protected images). 131 127 128 133[...]

177 Appendix Item/ Setting Content Reference Menu Screen Pag e * Default setting Auto Play Plays images automatically one after the other . Print Order Sets which images and how many copies will be printed on a printer with the direct print function or at a photo lab service. T ransfer Or der Sets the images that will be transferred with your e-mai[...]

178 Set up Menu Item/ Setting Content Reference Menu Screen Pa g e Beep Sets whether or not the beep sounds when the shutter button is pressed or when a menu operation is performed. See also “How the [Beep] setting in the [ (Set up)] menu and each sound setting in the [ (My Camera)] menu are r elated” on page 183. • On* • Off (still beeps t[...]

179 Appendix Item/ Setting Content Reference Menu Screen Pag e * Default setting Shutter V olume Adjusts the sound volume when the shutter button is pressed all the way . There is no shutter sound in Movie mode. • (Off) • (1) • (2)* • (3) • (4) • (5) Playback V ol. Adjusts the sound volume when a sound memo or a movie is played. • (Of[...]

180 Selftimer V ol. Adjusts the sound volume of the Selftimer Sound. • (Off) • (1) • (2)* • (3) • (4) • (5) File No. Reset Sets how file numbers are assigned to images when new CF cards ar e inserted. •O n •O f f * Distance Units Sets the format of the MF indicator’ s displayed distance units. • m/cm* • ft/in Language Sets the[...]

181 Appendix Video System Sets the video output signal standard. • NTSC* •P A L Item/ Setting Content Reference Menu Screen Pag e * Default setting 165 My Camera Menu Y ou can select the theme, start-up image and sound, shutter sound, operation sound and selftimer sound used on this camera. These are called My Camera settings . Y ou can also cu[...]

182 Start-up Image Sets the star t-up image when you turn on the camera. • (Off) • * • • Start-up Sound Sets the start-up sound when you turn on the camera.* 1 • (Off) • * • • Operation Sound Sets the sound when the multicontroller or any button other than the shutter button is operated.* 1 • (Off) • * • • Selftimer Sound Se[...]

183 Appendix Shutter Sound Sets the shutter sound when you depress the shutter button. Ther e is no shutter sound while a movie is being shot.* 1 • (Off) • * • • *1 How the [Beep] setting in the [ (Set up)] menu and each sound setting in the [ (My Camera)] menu are related T o actually turn off the sound of the star t-up sound, shutter soun[...]

184 Resetting the Settings to Default Y ou can reset all of the menu and b utton operation settings to default e xcept f or [Date/Time], [Language], and [Video System]. 1 T urn on the camera. The mode dial can be turned to any setting. 2 Press the button f or longer than 5 seconds. The message “Reset settings to def ault?” appears on the LCD mo[...]

185 Appendix • The custom white balance is not cancelled ev en if settings are reset to default settings . (p. 105) • Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer , to an optional direct pr int function compatible printer (CP series) or to a direct print function compatible BJ printer (optional).[...]

186 List of Messages The f ollowing messages may appear on the LCD monitor . Busy ...: Image is being recorded to , or read from, CF card. Resetting settings to default. No Memory card: Y ou attempted to shoot or replay images without a CF card installed. Cannot record!: Y ou attempted to shoot an image without a CF card installed. Memory card err [...]

187 Appendix Unidentified Image: Y ou attempted to replay an image that w as recorded in a special f or mat (proprietar y format used by the camer a of another manufacturer , etc.). Cannot magnify!: Y ou attempted to magnify an image that was photographed with another camer a, recorded in a different f ormat, or edited on a computer. Cannot rotate:[...]

188 The follo wing messages may appear on the camer a’s LCD monitor when a direct print compatible printer is printing. Depending on the printer model, some messages ma y not display . No Paper: Paper cassette is incorrectly inserted or out of paper . Or the paper feed isn’t oper ating correctly . No Ink: The ink cartridge has not been inser te[...]

189 Appendix Y ou attempted to use the DPOF print settings to print xx images that are from another camera, that ha ve been recorded in a diff erent format, or that have been edited on a computer . The follo wing messages may appear when the camera is connected to the direct print compatible Bubb le Jet Printer . Check the error number displa yed o[...]

190 W aste tank full: Y ou can restar t printing by pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button on Bub ble Jet Printer. Please request replacement of the waste tank at your nearest Canon customer suppor t center listed in the Bubb le Jet Quick Star t Guide. Printer error: T ur n off the printer , then tur n it on again. If the error persists, please consult [...]

191 Appendix Appendices Replacing the Date Battery The camera uses a special Date battery to power its inter nal clock. If the LCD monitor displays the Set Date/ Time menu 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 batter y (battery type CR1220) and in[...]

192 4 Pull the battery out of the holder , as shown. 5 Inser t the ne w date batter y into the holder , with the positive terminal (+) facing up. 6 Replace the date battery holder back into its original position, and close the terminal cover . 7 When the LCD monitor displays the Set Date/Time menu, pr oceed to set the current date and time (p. 26).[...]

193 Appendix Using the Optional Battery Kits Using Rechar geable Batteries (Battery and Charger Kit CBK100) Included are the batter y charger and f our rechargeable AA-size NiMH (nic kel metal hydride) batteries. Charge batteries as shown below . • The indicator blinks while charging, then comes on solid when charging is finished. • This charge[...]

194 • Repeatedly recharging batteries before they become fully depleted ma y cause batter ies to lose capacity . Do not recharge the batteries until the LCD monitor displays the “Change the batteries” message. • Wipe the batter y terminals well with a dr y cloth in the f ollowing situations, as the terminals ma y be soiled with oil from one[...]

195 Appendix Using the A C Adapter Kit A CK600 This optional adapter kit allows you to oper ate the camera continuously without worrying about having to stop and replace the batteries. Use of the kit is recommended when you are planning long sessions with the camer a, and whene ver you connect the camera to a computer . Be sure that the camera is t[...]

196 2 Open the terminal co ver , and connect the adapter’ s DC plug into the camera’ s DC IN terminal. Please unplug the adapter from the power outlet when y ou hav e finished using the camera. Please do not attempt to use any A C adapter other than AC Adapter Kit A CK600 with your camera. Use of a different adapter ma y result in damage to the[...]

197 Appendix Using the Optional Lenses and Lens Adapter The camera suppor ts use of the optional Wide Conv er ter WC-DC52, T ele-conv er ter TC-DC52 and Close-up Lens 250D (52 mm). In order to attach any of these lenses , you also need to use the optional Conv ersion Lens Adapter LA-DC52C . • When attaching the wide conv er ter , tele-converter o[...]

198 T ele-converter TC-DC52 This 52 mm-threaded diameter magnifying conv ersion lens is f or taking telephoto shots. The lens changes the f ocal length of the camera body’ s lens by a f actor of 2.4x. 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 subje[...]

199 Appendix Shooting Ranges in Macro Mode Distance between Field Cov erage Lens tip and Subject 13 cm 48 × 36 mm (5.1 in.) (1.9 × 1.4 in.) 25 cm 82 × 61 mm (9.8 in.) (3.2 × 2.4 in.) 4 cm 55 × 41 mm (1.6 in.) (2.2 × 1.7 in.) 25 cm 230 × 173 mm (9.8 in.) (9.1 × 6.8 in.) At maximum telephoto At maximum wide angle • It is not possible to att[...]

200 1 2 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 arro w . 3 When the ¡ marks on the ring and the camera are aligned, lift off the ring. Ring Ring Release Button Con version Lens Adapter LA-DC52C (52 mm) This optional adapter is required f o[...]

201 Appendix 4 Align the ¡ marks on the Con version Lens Adapter and the camera, and turn the adapter in the direction of the arr ows as far as the C mark on the camera. ➔ 5 Set the lens on the adapter , and attach it securely b y turning it in the indicated direction.[...]

202 • Completely remov e all dust and dir t from conv ersion lenses with a lens blo wer brush before use. The camera may f ocus on any dirt that remains. • Exercise due caution when handling the lenses since it is easy to dir ty them with finger prints. • Be careful not to drop the camera or adapter when removing the ring. • When shooting w[...]

203 Appendix Camera Care and Maintenance Use the follo wing procedures to clean the camera body , lens, vie wfinder, LCD monitor and other parts. Camera Body Wipe the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper . Lens First use a lens blo wer brush to remove dust and dir t, then remov e any remaining dir t by wiping the lens lightly with a[...]

204 T roubleshooting Pr oblem Cause Solution Press the ON/OFF button f or a fe w moments. Confir m that the CF card slot cover or battery cover is securely closed. Reload the batteries in the correct direction. • Replace with unused alkaline or fully recharged batteries (four AA-siz e batteries.) • Use an AC adapter . Use only unused AA- size a[...]

205 Appendix Prob lem Cause Solution W ait until the orange indicator stops blinking and lights steadily , signaling that the flash is charged, then press the shutter button. • Inser t a new CF card. • If required, download the images to a computer and erase them from the CF card to make space . • Format CF card. See F or matting a CF card (p[...]

206 Pr oblem Cause Solution Use only unused AA- size alkaline batteries or Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (For information about alkaline batteries, see Proper Battery Handling (p . 21)) Batter y perf or mance deteriorates at low temperatures. If shooting in a cold area, keep the batteries warm (by placing them in an inner pock et, etc.) until ready[...]

207 Appendix Prob lem Cause Solution • Be sure to set batteries fir mly into the charger . • Be sure that the pow er cord is fir mly connected to the charger , and is fir mly plugged in to the pow er outlet. Wipe them well with a dry cloth before charging. Replace all 4 batteries with new ones . Hold the camera steady when shooting. Be careful [...]

208 • Ensure that there is at least 46 cm (1.5 ft.) between the camera lens and subject. • Use the macro mode to shoot close-ups between 5 to 46 cm (2.0 in. to 1.5 ft.) from the lens when set to wide angle and between 26 to 46 cm (10 in. to 1.5 ft.) when set to telephoto . Use the focus loc k or the manual f ocus to shoot the image. See Shootin[...]

209 Appendix Prob lem Cause Solution When flash is used, the distance between lens and subject should be no less than 26 cm (10 in.). Set exposure compensation to a negative v alue. Adjust the camera angle. Set the flash to any other mode except On. This is a nor mal occurrence in devices containing CCDs and does not constitute a malfunction. (This[...]

210 Pr oblem Cause Solution This is a phenomenon that occurs with digital cameras and does not constitute a malfunction. Set the flash to any other mode except Off . Set the video system to the appropriate setting, NTSC or P AL, for y our TV . T urn the mode dial to any mode other than . Operate the zoom before shooting in movie mode. Use a CF card[...]

211 Appendix All data is based on Canon’ s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. P owerShot A70 / P owerShot A60 Camera A 70 : Approx. 3.2 million effectiv e pixels A60 : Approx. 2 million Image A70 : 1/2.7 in. CCD (T otal number of pixels: appro x. 3.3 million) Sensor A60 : 1/2.7 in. CCD (T otal number of pixels: appro x. 2[...]

212 Sensitivity : A UTO/ISO 50/100/200/400 equiv alent White Balance : TTL auto/preset (daylight, cloudy , tungsten, fluorescent, fluorescent H) or Custom white balance Flash : Auto , On, Off Red-ey e reduction On: Red-e ye reduction auto/Red- ey e reduction On/Flash Off Red-ey e reduction Off: On/Off Flash Range : Normal Mode: 46 cm – 4.2 m (1.5[...]

213 Appendix (A60) Still images : Large: 1600 x 1200 pixels Medium: 1024 x 768 pixels Small: 640 x 480 pix els Movies* 2 : 320 x 240 pix els (Approx. 3 min.) 160 x 120 pixels (Appro x. 3 min.) Replay Modes : Single image replay/inde x replay (9 thumbnails)/ zoomed view (LCD monitor z ooms images up to maximum of appro x. 10 × )/ auto play / sound [...]

214 Battery Perf ormance Number of Shots Repla y LCD Monitor ON LCD Monitor OFF Time AA Alkaline Appro x. Appro x. Approx. Batteries 250 shots 800 shots 280 min. (included with the camera) AA NiMH Approx. Approx. Appro x. Batter y NB-1AH 350 shots 1000 shots 280 min. * The data abov e reflects standard Canon testing conditions. The actual figures w[...]

215 Appendix CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordab le Images) P owerShot A70 FC-16M FC-32M FC-64M FC-128M FC-256MH 8 18 38 76 154 L 16 33 68 137 276 32 67 136 274 548 14 30 61 122 246 M1 26 54 109 219 440 52 108 217 435 868 25 53 107 215 431 M2 46 94 189 379 762 84 174 349 700 1390 58 120 241 482 962 S 94 196 393 788 1563 165 337 676 1355 272[...]

216 • The follo wing are the appro ximate maximum recording times for movie clips: : appro x. 30 seconds* (P owerShot A70 only), , : appro x. 3 minutes. Shown are the maximum contin uous recording times. * When used with the FC-256MH CF card (sold separately) • (Superfine), (Fine) and (Normal) indicate the relative compression ratio . • L (La[...]

217 Appendix NiMH Battery NB-1AH Supplied with the optional NiMH Battery NB4-100 set and the Batter y/ Charger Kit CBK100. T ype Rechargeable nic kel metal hydride battery Nominal V oltage 1.2 V DC T ypical Capacity 1600 mAh (Lowest : 1550mAh) Cycle Life Appro x. 300 times Operating 0 – 35 ° C (32 – 95 ° F) T emperature Dimensions Diameter: 1[...]

21 8 CompactFlash™ Card Card Slot T ype T ype I Dimensions 36.4 × 42.8 × 3.3 mm (1.4 × 1.7 × 0.1 in.) Weight Appro x. 10 g (0.4 oz.) Wide Con ver ter WC-DC52 (optional) Magnification Approx. 0.7 × (35 mm film equiv alent at wide angle end: approx. 24.5 mm) F ocusing Range Approx. 60 mm (2.4 in.) – ∞ (from tip of lens) (when mounted on Po[...]

219 Appendix Close-Up Lens 250D 52mm (optional) Focal Length 250 mm Focusing Range 40 – 250 mm (1.6 – 9.8 in.) (W)/130 – 250 (from tip of lens) mm (5.1 – 9.8 in.) (T) (when mounted on P owerShot A70 or A60) Thread Diameter 52 mm standard filter thread (Conv ersion Lens Adapter LA-DC52C is required f or mounting to Po werShot A70 or A60) Dim[...]

220 Inde x A AC Adapter Kit 195 AF Frame Auto Selection 98 Manual Selection 98 Aperture-Priority AE ( ) 94 Aperture V alue 89, 91, 94, 96 Auto Mode ( ) 60 Auto Play 130 A/V Out T er minal 165 B Batteries Battery Cover 17 Change 20 Handling Precautions 21 Installing 20 Low Status 23 Perfor mance 214 Rechargeable Batteries 193 Status 23 Beep 178, 179[...]

221 I Image Zone 19 Index Replay 120 Indicators 18 Information View 33 - 37 Interface Cables 17, 141, 165 ISO Speed 110 J Jump 121 L Landscape Mode ( ) 71 Language 28, 180 LCD Monitor 33 - 37 Lens 16 Close-up Lens 198 Conversion Lens Adapter 200 T ele-conver ter 198 Wide Converter 197 Light Metering Center -Weighted Averaging 9 9 Evaluative 99 Spot[...]

222 Index Replay 120 Jumping 121 LCD Monitor 33 Magnifying Images 119 Movies 122 Rotating 127 Single Image Replay 118 Resolution 64 Resetting the settings to default 184 Ring Release Button 16, 200 Rotate 127 S Self-Timer 83 Sound 52 - 54, 179, 182 Shooting 32, 60 Checking Images 62 Switching from Replaying Mode 32 TV Set 165 Shooting Mode 224 Dial[...]

223 FCC Notice (Digital Camera, Model PC1043 and PC1044) This device complies with P ar t 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follo wing two conditions; (1) this device ma y not cause har mful interference , and (2) this device must accept an y interference receiv ed, including interference that ma y cause undesired operation. Note: Th[...]

224 Functions A v ailable in Each Shooting Mode This char t shows the functions a vailable in each shooting mode Large L ● * ● * ● * ● * Medium 1 (1) M1 ●●●● Resolution Medium 2 (1) M2 ●●●● Medium (2) M ●●●● Small S ●●●● Movie (1) –– –– Resolution Movie –––– Movie –––– Superfine ●●[...]

225 ● * ● * ▲ *– ● * ● * ● * ● * ●● ▲ – ●●●● ●● ▲ – ●●●● ●● ▲ – ●●●● ●● ▲ – ●●●● 64 ––– ● –––– ––– ● *– – – – ––– ● –––– ●● ▲ – ●●●● ● * ● * ▲ *– ● * ● * ● * ● *6 4 ●● ▲ – ●●●?[...]

226 Digital Zoom On ●●●● Off ● * ● * ● * ● * Exposure Compensation – ●●● Evaluativ e Metering ●●●● Light Metering Center-Weighted A ver aging –––– System Spot Metering –––– White Balance (3) – (4) ●●● Photo Eff ect – ●●● ISO Speed – (5) – (5) – (5) – (5) * : Default, ● : A va[...]