Canon A510 Battery Status Indications, Never use batteries that look like this, Change, Batteries

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Preparing the Camera

WARNING

Never use damaged batteries or batteries whose outer seal is completely or partially missing or peeled off, as there is risk that such batteries may leak, overheat, or burst. Always check the seals on store-bought batteries before loading them, as some batteries may come with defective seals. Do not use batteries with defective seals.

Never use batteries that look like this.

Batteries with all or part of the seal (electrical insulation sheath) peeled off.

The positive electrode (plus terminal) is flat.

The negative terminal is correctly formed (protruding from the metal base), but the seal does not extend up over the edge of the metal base.

Battery Status Indications

The LCD monitor displays an icon or message to let you know when batteries are low or depleted.

 

Batteries are beginning to run low.

 

Replace or recharge the batteries if

 

you wish to continue using the

 

camera. If the LCD monitor is off, this

 

icon will appear when you press any

 

of the following buttons: DISP., or

 

/MF button.

Change the

Batteries are fully depleted and the

camera can no longer operate. You

batteries

should replace the batteries

 

immediately.

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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 FieldsComputer p Components GuideDirect Print Compatible Printers sold separately Menu Button p Memory Card Slot Cover p Battery Cover pBattery Cover Lock p SET ButtonShooting Mode Dial Indicators Close the battery cover Installing the BatteriesPreparing the Camera 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 modeSlide the mode switch to Switching between Shooting and PlaybackShooting Mode Playback Mode The lens does not retract for Shooting The Basics Pressing Halfway Press the shutter button all the wayPressing Fully 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 SelectPress the button to switch between flash modes Using the FlashShoot the image Rec. menu, set Red-eye to On Setting the Red-eye Reduction FunctionAppears on the LCD monitor Basics 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 pShooting will stop when the shutter button is released PowerShot A510 Approx .3 shots per secondContinuous Shooting 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 isPress the Menu button Shoot the image Select Off, Date or Date & Time using the or buttonEmbedding the Date Image Data Movie Mode Basics Displaying Images Individually Single Image Playback Slide the mode switch toMove between images using the or button Playback The BasicsPressing the Menu button cancels magnification immediately Canceling the Magnified DisplayMagnifying Images Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Playback Change the image selection using the , , or buttonImages appear at once 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 Erasing Select Erase using the or button and press the SET buttonConfirmation screen appears Selecting Settings with the FUNC. Button Shooting Mode Only Selecting Menus and SettingsShooting Advanced Functions 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 ZoneProgram AE Setting the Shutter SpeedDifferences between the P and Modes Wide Angle Aperture ShutterValue SecondsAperture Value Display Setting the ApertureOr +2 appears in red Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and ApertureSelect On or Off using the or button Switching between Focusing ModesRec. menu, select AiAF Select * Evaluative in the FUNC. menu Switching between Metering ModesAdjust the compensation using the or button Adjusting the ExposureSelect *+/- Exp. in the FUNC. menu Select *Auto in the FUNC. menu Adjusting the Tone White BalanceSetting a Custom White Balance ISO speed is set to the same setting to shoot the image Zoom is positioned to the telephoto end settingFlash is set to Flash On or Flash Off Changing the ISO Speed Select the ISO speed using the or buttonSelect *ISO Speed in the FUNC. menu Changing the Photo Effect Select the photo effect using the or buttonSelect *Effect Off in the FUNC. menu Adjust the flash output using the or button Adjusting the Flash OutputSelect Flash Output in the FUNC. menu 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 Rotating Images in the Display Playback Advanced FunctionsPlay menu, select Rotate and press the SET Button Attaching Sound Memos to Image Select Record using the or Button and press the SET buttonSelect Sound Memo in the Play menu and press the SET button Stopping Auto Play Pausing and Resuming Auto PlayAuto Play Play menu, select Auto Play and press the SET ButtonPlay menu, select Protect and press the SET Button Protecting ImagesIcon appears on 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 SET button Select Order using the or button and press the SET buttonPlay menu, select Transfer Order and press the SET button Display returns to the Transfer Order menu Downloading Images to a ComputerDownloading via a Camera to Computer Connection Canon Camera WIA Driver Downloading from a Memory CardCanon Utilities Canon Camera Twain Driver108 MacintoshDigital Terminal 109110 JProceed to stepFollowing window appears 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 buttonAbout File and Folder Numbers 116Folder File Capacity 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 127Formatted in another device White dots or whiteSlow Recording images To memory card Takes a long time 128 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-DC52AAttaching a Lens Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52F134 Appendix 135 With the flash Using an Externally Mounted Flash Sold SeparatelyHigh Power Flash HF-DC1 Bracket suppliedConfirm that the camera is turned off Replacing the Date BatteryAppendix 137 It up in the direction indicated by the arrow d Appendix 139 Camera Care and MaintenancePowerShot A520/PowerShot A510 Specifications15 1/2000 sec PowerShot A520 Approx 1.9 shots/secPets and Night Snapshot, Stitch assist and Movie 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 Battery Charger CB-4AH/CB-4AHE NiMH Battery NB-2AHAppendix 147 Supplied with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK800 Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800SD memory Card MultiMediaCardClose-up Lens 250D 52 mm Sold Separately Wide Converter WC-DC52 Sold SeparatelyAppendix 149 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 InformationOptimal Exposure Overexposure UnderexposureISO Speed p 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.
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