Canon A510, A520 manual Play menu, select Transfer Order and press SET button

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Various Functions

Selecting Images Singly

1 In the [ (Play)] menu, select (Transfer Order) and press the

SET button.

zSee Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 66).

2 Select [Order] using the or button and press the SET button.

zSelecting [Reset] will cancel all transfer order settings.

3 Select an image using the or button and press the SET button to select and deselect them.

zA checkmark displays on selected images.

zYou can switch to index playback (9 image display) by pressing the zoom lever toward and select images using the same procedures.

4 Press the MENU button.

zReturns to the Transfer Order menu.Pressing the MENU button again returns to the Play menu. Press it again to go back to the Playback screen.

Selecting All Images on the Memory Card at a Time

1 In the [ (Play)] menu, select (Transfer Order) and press the SET button.

zSee Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 66).

2 Select [Mark all] using the or button and press the SET button.

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Contents Canon Communication & Image France S.A Please read the Read This First section p161 Appendix Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommendedDisclaimer Trademark AcknowledgementsUsing the Flash Flowchart and Reference GuidesSymbols Used Mode dial should be set toTable of Contents 104 Adjusting the ExposureAbout Printing Dpof Print Settings 100 Registering My Camera Settings 118Test Shots Warranty LimitationsRead This First Please ReadAbout the LCD Monitor Camera Body TemperatureLanguage Setting Please see page 23 to change the language settingSafety Precautions Read This First Read This First Read This First Read This First If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsPreventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic FieldsDirect Print Compatible Printers sold separately Components GuideComputer p Menu Button p Memory Card Slot Cover p Battery Cover pBattery Cover Lock p SET ButtonShooting Mode Dial Indicators Preparing the Camera Installing the BatteriesClose the battery cover Proper Battery Handling Batteries Battery Status IndicationsNever use batteries that look like this ChangePush the memory card until it clicks and then release it Close the memory card slot cover securelyPush the memory card in until it clicks into place To remove the memory cardFormatting Memory Cards Press the Menu button Memory Card Handling Precautions Press the SET button Setting the Date/TimeShortcut Operation Setting the LanguageDISP. Button Using the LCD MonitorShooting Mode DISP. Button Standard DetailedCamera Shake Low Battery Icons Displayed in Shooting ModePreparing the Camera No Display Playback ModeFollowing information may also appear with some images Icons Displayed in Playback Mode Detailed DisplaySample Histograms About the HistogramBasic Functions Turning the Power On/OffPress the Power button until the power lamp lights green p Press the Power button again to turn the power offWhen the Auto Power Down Function Activates Power Saving FunctionAuto Power Down On Shooting mode Playback modeShooting Mode Playback Mode The lens does not retract for Switching between Shooting and PlaybackSlide the mode switch to Shooting The Basics Pressing Fully Press the shutter button all the wayPressing Halfway Shooting with the Viewfinder AF-assist Beam Reviewing an Image Right after ShootingRec. menu appears Changing the Image Display DurationUsing the Mode Dial Image Zone Shooting Modes Shooting procedures are Same as for the mode pLandscape Mode Night Scene ModeCompression Purpose Changing the Resolution and CompressionMovies can be shot with the following resolutions ResolutionPress the FUNC. button Press the FUNC. button Select L* using the or buttonResolution you wish to set using the or button SelectShoot the image Using the FlashPress the button to switch between flash modes Appears on the LCD monitor Basics Setting the Red-eye Reduction FunctionRec. menu, set Red-eye to On Red-eye Reduction Macro ModeSelect , or using the or button and press the Func Button Self-timerButton Digital Zoom Shooting procedures are the same as for Mode pContinuous Shooting PowerShot A510 Approx .3 shots per secondShooting will stop when the shutter button is released Framing a Subject Shooting Panoramic Images Stitch AssistPress the SET button after the last shot Turn the Shooting mode dial toUse the same procedures to shoot the remaining images Shoot the first imageBy simply selecting one of the following Special Scene ModeCurrent Scene mode screen is displayed Turn the shooting mode dial to Special Scene modeBeach Foliage SnowNight Snapshot Kids & Pets Fireworks UnderwaterPress the FUNC. button Shoot the image Postcard Print ModeSelect Postcard using Button Current setting isEmbedding the Date Image Data Select Off, Date or Date & Time using the or buttonPress the Menu button Shoot the image Movie Mode Basics Displaying Images Individually Single Image Playback Slide the mode switch toMove between images using the or button Playback The BasicsMagnifying Images Canceling the Magnified DisplayPressing the Menu button cancels magnification immediately Images appear at once index playback Change the image selection using the , , or buttonViewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Playback Press the zoom lever toward while in index playback p Select a movie using the or button and press the SET buttonSelect Play using the or button and press the SET button Jumping between ImagesFast Forwarding/Rewinding Pausing and Resuming PlaySelect Edit using the or button and press the SET button Select the movie you wish to edit and press the SET buttonSelect Play using the or button and press the SET button Select an editing method using the or buttonSelect the range you wish to delete using the or button Select Save using the or button and press the SET buttonPlayback The Basics Confirmation screen appears Select Erase using the or button and press the SET buttonErasing Shooting Advanced Functions Selecting Menus and SettingsSelecting Settings with the FUNC. Button Shooting Mode Only Use Button to select a menu item Press the Menu button Use Button to switch between MenusButton to select the setting Contents Press the Menu buttonShooting Advanced Functions Rec. Menu Menu Settings and Default SettingsMute Set up MenuDirect print function or at a photo lab service Play MenuShutter Volume Menu Item Setting ContentOperation Vol Volume Selftimer Vol115 Video System Language117 Customizing the Camera My Camera SettingsPress the Menu button for longer than 5 seconds Resetting the Settings to DefaultTurn the power on Can be performed from Shooting or Playback modeHow to Use the Mode Dial Using the Mode Dial Creative ZoneDifferences between the P and Modes Setting the Shutter SpeedProgram AE Wide Angle Aperture ShutterValue SecondsAperture Value Display Setting the ApertureOr +2 appears in red Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and ApertureRec. menu, select AiAF Switching between Focusing ModesSelect On or Off using the or button Select * Evaluative in the FUNC. menu Switching between Metering ModesSelect *+/- Exp. in the FUNC. menu Adjusting the ExposureAdjust the compensation using the or button Select *Auto in the FUNC. menu Adjusting the Tone White BalanceSetting a Custom White Balance Flash is set to Flash On or Flash Off Zoom is positioned to the telephoto end settingISO speed is set to the same setting to shoot the image Select *ISO Speed in the FUNC. menu Select the ISO speed using the or buttonChanging the ISO Speed Select *Effect Off in the FUNC. menu Select the photo effect using the or buttonChanging the Photo Effect Select Flash Output in the FUNC. menu Adjusting the Flash OutputAdjust the flash output using the or button Icon appears on the LCD monitor Shooting Hard-to-Focus SubjectsShooting with Focus Lock Shooting with AF LockPress the MF button until appears Shooting in Manual Focus ModeSelect On and press the Menu button Focus using the or button and shoot the imageSetting the Auto Rotate Function Set up menu, select Auto RotateAdvanced Functions Play menu, select Rotate and press the SET Button Playback Advanced FunctionsRotating Images in the Display Select Sound Memo in the Play menu and press the SET button Select Record using the or Button and press the SET buttonAttaching Sound Memos to Image Stopping Auto Play Pausing and Resuming Auto PlayAuto Play Play menu, select Auto Play and press the SET ButtonIcon appears on Protecting ImagesPlay menu, select Protect and press the SET Button About Printing Various FunctionsSee the System Map Direct Print Compatible PrintingStandard/ Both Single image playback Dpof Print SettingsPlay menu, select Print Order and press the SET Button Select images for printingOr button Select an image usingIndex playback p Index Single image playbackMaximum of 998 images can be set Display will return to the Print Order menuFile No Setting the Print StylePrint Type DateSelecting Images for Transferring Image Transmission Settings Dpof Transfer OrderPlay menu, select Transfer Order and press the SET button Select Order using the or button and press the SET buttonPlay menu, select Transfer Order and press SET button Downloading via a Camera to Computer Connection Downloading Images to a ComputerDisplay returns to the Transfer Order menu Canon Camera WIA Driver Downloading from a Memory CardCanon Utilities Canon Camera Twain Driver108 MacintoshDigital Terminal 109Following window appears JProceed to step110 Downloading Images by Direct Transfer Using the software and computer to download imagesDisplay will return to the Direct Transfer menu Use the or button to select , or and press the buttonSee steps 2 to 4 on Downloading from a Memory CardViewing Images on a TV Set Various Functions 115 Resetting the File NumberSet up menu, select File No. Reset Select On or Off using the or Button Press the Menu buttonFolder File Capacity 116About File and Folder Numbers 117 Various Functions Customizing the Camera My Camera SettingsChanging My Camera Settings Rec. or Play menu appearsRegistering the Memory Card Images and Sounds Registering My Camera SettingsVarious Functions 119 Recording starts Recording stops when Time is exceeded pPress the DISP. button An image appearsCompression Data that can be Registered as My Camera SettingsStart-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter Sounds ZStart-up ImageList of Messages 121 List of Messages122 Information about alkaline batteries, see TroubleshootingProblem Cause Solution Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. ForNearest Canon Customer Help Desk Memory card warning signal Sounds 124ZIf reformatting does not work, the memory Card logic circuits may be damaged. ContactBatteries Batteries Poor electrical contact, between Batteries consumed Batteries are not the right typeTelephoto 30 to 45 cm 11.8 in. to 1.5 ft. when set toSounds come from ZThe mechanism for detecting the camera’sSubject in recorded Be recorded when shooting movies 127Slow Recording images To memory card Takes a long time 128 White dots or whiteFormatted in another device Charging four Charging two Batteries Using the Power Kits Sold SeparatelyAppendix 129 Appendix130 Appendix 131 Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK800Using the Lenses Sold Separately Close-Up Lens 250D 52 mm Shooting Ranges in Macro ModeWide Converter WC-DC52 Tele-converter TC-DC52A134 Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52FAttaching a Lens Appendix 135 With the flash Using an Externally Mounted Flash Sold SeparatelyHigh Power Flash HF-DC1 Bracket suppliedAppendix 137 Replacing the Date BatteryConfirm that the camera is turned off It up in the direction indicated by the arrow d Appendix 139 Camera Care and MaintenancePowerShot A520/PowerShot A510 SpecificationsPets and Night Snapshot, Stitch assist and Movie PowerShot A520 Approx 1.9 shots/sec15 1/2000 sec Compliant 142 Custom settings PC-controlled Shooting143 Appendix Charged Battery PerformanceAA NiMH Batteries NB-2AH fullyMemory card included with the camera PowerShot A520PowerShot A510 Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities Recordable ImagesImage Data Size Estimated Appendix 147 NiMH Battery NB-2AHBattery Charger CB-4AH/CB-4AHE Supplied with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK800 Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800SD memory Card MultiMediaCardAppendix 149 Wide Converter WC-DC52 Sold SeparatelyClose-up Lens 250D 52 mm Sold Separately Focal Length Tele-converter TC-DC52A Sold SeparatelyConversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52F Sold Separately 150This section offers photography tips Advanced Technique for the Macro Mode pHow to Adjust the Exposure p Photo Tips and InformationISO Speed p UnderexposureOptimal Exposure Overexposure Exposure Digital TerminalDisplay Modes Batteries ErasingManual Set upFocus 154Operation Sound MeteringMovie My CameraWave Files 140Start-up 156 Transfer OrderAppendix 157 158 Appendix 159 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode160

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A510, A520 specifications

The Canon A510 is a compact digital camera that was introduced as part of Canon's popular PowerShot A series, well-known for balancing user-friendliness with functionality. This camera is aimed at both novice photographers and those with a bit more experience, striking an appealing balance through its features and affordability.

At the heart of the Canon A510 is a 3.2-megapixel image sensor that delivers high-quality, vibrant images. Given its era, this resolution was quite respectable and allows for prints up to 11x14 inches, making the camera suitable for various applications, from snapshots to more serious photography. The A510 features a 4x optical zoom lens with a focal length equivalent to 35mm to 140mm, giving photographers the ability to capture both wide-angle shots and decent close-ups without sacrificing image clarity.

One standout feature of the Canon A510 is its DIGIC image processor. This advanced technology contributes to quicker response times, enhanced color rendering, and improved overall image quality. The camera also offers a range of shooting modes, including Auto, Manual, Portrait, Landscape, and Night Scenes, among others. These modes allow users to easily adapt to different lighting conditions and subjects, bolstering the camera's versatility.

Another characteristic that sets the A510 apart is its user-friendly interface and ergonomic design. The 1.5-inch LCD screen provides a clear view for composing shots and reviewing images. The menus are straightforward, allowing users to navigate settings without feeling overwhelmed. Additionally, the camera's lightweight and compact size make it a great travel companion, easily fitting in a purse or small bag.

Battery life is also a notable feature of the A510, as it uses AA batteries, which are convenient and widely available. This makes it easy for users to carry spare batteries, ensuring they won't miss important moments while on the go.

Overall, the Canon A510 is a reliable and practical choice for anyone looking for a digital camera that combines ease of use with a solid set of features. Its blend of functionality, portability, and image quality makes it a memorable entry in Canon's lineup, appealing to both casual users and budding photographers alike.