Canon A520, A510 manual Basic Functions, Turning the Power On/Off

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Basic Functions

Turning the Power On/Off

Turning the Camera On

1 Press the Power button until the power lamp lights green (p. 14).

Shooting Mode

zCurrent shooting settings will appear in the LCD monitor.

Current shooting settings will disappear in approximately 6 seconds when the LCD monitor is set to Standard (No Information) or Off (p. 24).

Playback Mode

zThe LCD monitor displays an image.

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Turning the Camera Off

1 Press the Power button again to turn the power off.

z You will hear a start-up sound and see the start-up image when the power is turned on. (To change the start-up sound and image, see pages 71, 74 and 117.)

zThe start-up image does not appear when the LCD monitor is Off in Shooting mode or the A/V OUT terminal is connected to a TV.

Turning on the camera without the start-up sound

zHold the MENU button while pressing the Power button. This will set the [Mute] setting to [On] and silence the operation sound and the shutter sound. This is convenient when you wish to shoot silently. However, the warning signal beeps even when the [Mute] setting is [On].

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Contents Please read the Read This First section p Canon Communication & Image France S.AUse of genuine Canon accessories is recommended DisclaimerTrademark Acknowledgements 161 AppendixFlowchart and Reference Guides Symbols UsedMode dial should be set to Using the FlashTable of Contents Adjusting the Exposure About Printing Dpof Print Settings 100Registering My Camera Settings 118 104Warranty Limitations Read This FirstPlease Read Test ShotsCamera Body Temperature Language SettingPlease see page 23 to change the language setting About the LCD MonitorSafety Precautions Read This First Read This First Read This First Read This First Avoid Condensation Related Problems Preventing MalfunctionsAvoid Strong Magnetic Fields If Condensation Forms Inside the CameraDirect Print Compatible Printers sold separately Components GuideComputer p Battery Cover p Battery Cover Lock pSET Button Menu Button p Memory Card Slot Cover pShooting Mode Dial Indicators Preparing the Camera Installing the BatteriesClose the battery cover Proper Battery Handling Battery Status Indications Never use batteries that look like thisChange BatteriesClose the memory card slot cover securely Push the memory card in until it clicks into placeTo remove the memory card Push the memory card until it clicks and then release itFormatting Memory Cards Press the Menu button Memory Card Handling Precautions Setting the Date/Time Press the SET buttonSetting the Language Shortcut OperationUsing the LCD Monitor Shooting ModeDISP. Button Standard Detailed DISP. ButtonIcons Displayed in Shooting Mode Camera Shake Low BatteryPreparing the Camera Playback Mode No DisplayIcons Displayed in Playback Mode Detailed Display Following information may also appear with some imagesAbout the Histogram Sample HistogramsTurning the Power On/Off Press the Power button until the power lamp lights green pPress the Power button again to turn the power off Basic FunctionsPower Saving Function Auto Power Down On Shooting modePlayback mode When the Auto Power Down Function ActivatesShooting 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 Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting AF-assist BeamChanging the Image Display Duration Rec. menu appearsUsing the Mode Dial Image Zone Shooting procedures are Same as for the mode p Landscape ModeNight Scene Mode Shooting ModesChanging the Resolution and Compression Movies can be shot with the following resolutionsResolution Compression PurposePress the FUNC. button Select L* using the or button Resolution you wish to set using the or buttonSelect Press the FUNC. buttonShoot 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 Macro Mode Red-eye ReductionSelf-timer Select , or using the or button and press the Func ButtonButton Shooting procedures are the same as for Mode p Digital ZoomContinuous Shooting PowerShot A510 Approx .3 shots per secondShooting will stop when the shutter button is released Shooting Panoramic Images Stitch Assist Framing a SubjectTurn the Shooting mode dial to Use the same procedures to shoot the remaining imagesShoot the first image Press the SET button after the last shotSpecial Scene Mode By simply selecting one of the followingTurn the shooting mode dial to Special Scene mode Current Scene mode screen is displayedFoliage Snow Night Snapshot Kids & PetsFireworks Underwater BeachPostcard Print Mode Select Postcard using ButtonCurrent setting is Press the FUNC. button Shoot the imageEmbedding the Date Image Data Select Off, Date or Date & Time using the or buttonPress the Menu button Shoot the image Movie Mode Basics Slide the mode switch to Move between images using the or buttonPlayback The Basics Displaying Images Individually Single Image PlaybackMagnifying 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 Select a movie using the or button and press the SET button Select Play using the or button and press the SET buttonJumping between Images Press the zoom lever toward while in index playback pPausing and Resuming Play Select Edit using the or button and press the SET buttonSelect the movie you wish to edit and press the SET button Fast Forwarding/RewindingSelect an editing method using the or button Select the range you wish to delete using the or buttonSelect Save using the or button and press the SET button Select Play 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 Press the Menu button Use Button to switch between Menus Button to select the settingContents Press the Menu button Use Button to select a menu itemShooting Advanced Functions Menu Settings and Default Settings Rec. MenuSet up Menu Direct print function or at a photo lab servicePlay Menu MuteMenu Item Setting Content Operation Vol VolumeSelftimer Vol Shutter Volume115 Language Video SystemCustomizing the Camera My Camera Settings 117Resetting the Settings to Default Turn the power onCan be performed from Shooting or Playback mode Press the Menu button for longer than 5 secondsUsing the Mode Dial Creative Zone How to Use the Mode DialDifferences between the P and Modes Setting the Shutter SpeedProgram AE Aperture Shutter ValueSeconds Wide AngleSetting the Aperture Aperture Value DisplayManually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Or +2 appears in redRec. menu, select AiAF Switching between Focusing ModesSelect On or Off using the or button Switching between Metering Modes Select * Evaluative in the FUNC. menuSelect *+/- Exp. in the FUNC. menu Adjusting the ExposureAdjust the compensation using the or button Adjusting the Tone White Balance Select *Auto in the FUNC. menuSetting 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 Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects Shooting with Focus LockShooting with AF Lock Icon appears on the LCD monitorShooting in Manual Focus Mode Press the MF button until appearsFocus using the or button and shoot the image Setting the Auto Rotate FunctionSet up menu, select Auto Rotate Select On and press the Menu buttonAdvanced 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 Pausing and Resuming Auto Play Auto PlayPlay menu, select Auto Play and press the SET Button Stopping Auto PlayIcon appears on Protecting ImagesPlay menu, select Protect and press the SET Button Various Functions About PrintingDirect Print Compatible Printing See the System MapDpof Print Settings Play menu, select Print Order and press the SET ButtonSelect images for printing Standard/ Both Single image playbackSelect an image using Index playback pIndex Single image playback Or buttonDisplay will return to the Print Order menu Maximum of 998 images can be setSetting the Print Style Print TypeDate File NoImage Transmission Settings Dpof Transfer Order Selecting Images for TransferringPlay 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 Downloading from a Memory Card Canon UtilitiesCanon Camera Twain Driver Canon Camera WIA DriverMacintosh 108109 Digital TerminalFollowing window appears JProceed to step110 Using the software and computer to download images Downloading Images by Direct TransferUse the or button to select , or and press the button Display will return to the Direct Transfer menuDownloading from a Memory Card See steps 2 to 4 onViewing Images on a TV Set Resetting the File Number Set up menu, select File No. ResetSelect On or Off using the or Button Press the Menu button Various Functions 115Folder File Capacity 116About File and Folder Numbers Customizing the Camera My Camera Settings Changing My Camera SettingsRec. or Play menu appears 117 Various FunctionsRegistering My Camera Settings Registering the Memory Card Images and SoundsRecording starts Recording stops when Time is exceeded p Press the DISP. buttonAn image appears Various Functions 119Data that can be Registered as My Camera Settings Start-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter SoundsZStart-up Image CompressionList of Messages List of Messages 121122 Troubleshooting Problem Cause SolutionCanon AA-size NiMH batteries. For Information about alkaline batteries, seeMemory card warning signal Sounds 124 ZIf reformatting does not work, the memoryCard logic circuits may be damaged. Contact Nearest Canon Customer Help DeskBatteries consumed Batteries are not the right type Batteries Batteries Poor electrical contact, between30 to 45 cm 11.8 in. to 1.5 ft. when set to Sounds come fromZThe mechanism for detecting the camera’s TelephotoBe recorded when shooting movies 127 Subject in recordedSlow Recording images To memory card Takes a long time 128 White dots or whiteFormatted in another device Using the Power Kits Sold Separately Appendix129 Appendix Charging four Charging two Batteries130 Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK800 Appendix 131Using the Lenses Sold Separately Shooting Ranges in Macro Mode Wide Converter WC-DC52Tele-converter TC-DC52A Close-Up Lens 250D 52 mm134 Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52FAttaching a Lens Appendix 135 Using an Externally Mounted Flash Sold Separately High Power Flash HF-DC1Bracket supplied With the flashAppendix 137 Replacing the Date BatteryConfirm that the camera is turned off It up in the direction indicated by the arrow d Camera Care and Maintenance Appendix 139Specifications PowerShot A520/PowerShot A510Pets and Night Snapshot, Stitch assist and Movie PowerShot A520 Approx 1.9 shots/sec15 1/2000 sec Custom settings PC-controlled Shooting Compliant 142143 Appendix Battery Performance AA NiMH BatteriesNB-2AH fully ChargedPowerShot A520 PowerShot A510Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities Recordable Images Memory card included with the cameraImage Data Size Estimated Appendix 147 NiMH Battery NB-2AHBattery Charger CB-4AH/CB-4AHE Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 SD memory CardMultiMediaCard Supplied with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK800Appendix 149 Wide Converter WC-DC52 Sold SeparatelyClose-up Lens 250D 52 mm Sold Separately Tele-converter TC-DC52A Sold Separately Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52F Sold Separately150 Focal LengthAdvanced Technique for the Macro Mode p How to Adjust the Exposure pPhoto Tips and Information This section offers photography tipsISO Speed p UnderexposureOptimal Exposure Overexposure Digital Terminal Display Modes BatteriesErasing ExposureSet up Focus154 ManualMetering MovieMy Camera Operation Sound140 Start-up 156Transfer Order Wave FilesAppendix 157 158 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Appendix 159160
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