Canon A520 manual Continuous Shooting, PowerShot A510 Approx .3 shots per second

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Shooting – The Basics

Continuous Shooting

Mode Dial

Use this mode to shoot successive shots while the shutter button is pressed.

zContinuous shooting speed is as follows*. PowerShot A520: Approx. 1.9 shots per second

PowerShot A510: Approx. 2.3 shots per second

*Large/Fine mode with LCD monitor off (These figures reflect Canon’s testing standard. The figures will vary depending on the subject and shooting conditions.)

1 Press the FUNC. button.

2 Select *(Drive Mode) using the or button.

*The current setting is displayed.

3 Select using the or button and press the FUNC. button.

4 Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus.

5 Press the shutter button all the way to shoot.

zShooting will stop when the shutter button is released.

z The interval between shots may lengthen somewhat when the internal memory becomes full.

zThe flash can be used, but the interval between shots will lengthen to accommodate the flash recharge time.

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Contents Please read the Read This First section p Canon Communication & Image France S.ATrademark Acknowledgements Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommendedDisclaimer 161 AppendixMode dial should be set to Flowchart and Reference GuidesSymbols Used Using the FlashTable of Contents Registering My Camera Settings 118 Adjusting the ExposureAbout Printing Dpof Print Settings 100 104Please Read Warranty LimitationsRead This First Test ShotsPlease see page 23 to change the language setting Camera Body TemperatureLanguage Setting About the LCD MonitorSafety Precautions Read This First Read This First Read This First Read This First Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsPreventing Malfunctions If Condensation Forms Inside the CameraDirect Print Compatible Printers sold separately Components GuideComputer p SET Button Battery Cover pBattery Cover Lock p Menu Button p Memory Card Slot Cover pShooting Mode Dial Indicators Preparing the Camera Installing the BatteriesClose the battery cover Proper Battery Handling Change Battery Status IndicationsNever use batteries that look like this BatteriesTo remove the memory card Close the memory card slot cover securelyPush the memory card in until it clicks into place 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 OperationDISP. Button Standard Detailed Using the LCD MonitorShooting Mode 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 HistogramsPress the Power button again to turn the power off Turning the Power On/OffPress the Power button until the power lamp lights green p Basic FunctionsPlayback mode Power Saving FunctionAuto Power Down On Shooting 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 Night Scene Mode Shooting procedures are Same as for the mode pLandscape Mode Shooting ModesResolution Changing the Resolution and CompressionMovies can be shot with the following resolutions Compression PurposeSelect Press the FUNC. button Select L* using the or buttonResolution you wish to set using the or button 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 SubjectShoot the first image Turn the Shooting mode dial toUse the same procedures to shoot the remaining images 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 displayedFireworks Underwater Foliage SnowNight Snapshot Kids & Pets BeachCurrent setting is Postcard Print ModeSelect Postcard using Button 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 Playback The Basics Slide the mode switch toMove between images using the or button 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 Jumping between Images Select a movie using the or button and press the SET buttonSelect Play using the or button and press the SET button Press the zoom lever toward while in index playback pSelect the movie you wish to edit and press the SET button Pausing and Resuming PlaySelect Edit using the or button and press the SET button Fast Forwarding/RewindingSelect Save 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 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 Contents Press the Menu button Press the Menu button Use Button to switch between MenusButton to select the setting Use Button to select a menu itemShooting Advanced Functions Menu Settings and Default Settings Rec. MenuPlay Menu Set up MenuDirect print function or at a photo lab service MuteSelftimer Vol Menu Item Setting ContentOperation Vol Volume Shutter Volume115 Language Video SystemCustomizing the Camera My Camera Settings 117Can be performed from Shooting or Playback mode Resetting the Settings to DefaultTurn the power on 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 Seconds Aperture ShutterValue 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 with AF Lock Shooting Hard-to-Focus SubjectsShooting with Focus Lock Icon appears on the LCD monitorShooting in Manual Focus Mode Press the MF button until appearsSet up menu, select Auto Rotate Focus using the or button and shoot the imageSetting the Auto Rotate Function 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 Play menu, select Auto Play and press the SET Button Pausing and Resuming Auto PlayAuto Play 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 MapSelect images for printing Dpof Print SettingsPlay menu, select Print Order and press the SET Button Standard/ Both Single image playbackIndex Single image playback Select an image usingIndex playback p Or buttonDisplay will return to the Print Order menu Maximum of 998 images can be setDate Setting the Print StylePrint Type 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 Canon Camera Twain Driver Downloading from a Memory CardCanon Utilities 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 Select On or Off using the or Button Press the Menu button Resetting the File NumberSet up menu, select File No. Reset Various Functions 115Folder File Capacity 116About File and Folder Numbers Rec. or Play menu appears Customizing the Camera My Camera SettingsChanging My Camera Settings 117 Various FunctionsRegistering My Camera Settings Registering the Memory Card Images and SoundsAn image appears Recording starts Recording stops when Time is exceeded pPress the DISP. button Various Functions 119ZStart-up Image Data that can be Registered as My Camera SettingsStart-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter Sounds CompressionList of Messages List of Messages 121122 Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. For TroubleshootingProblem Cause Solution Information about alkaline batteries, seeCard logic circuits may be damaged. Contact Memory card warning signal Sounds 124ZIf reformatting does not work, the memory Nearest Canon Customer Help DeskBatteries consumed Batteries are not the right type Batteries Batteries Poor electrical contact, betweenZThe mechanism for detecting the camera’s 30 to 45 cm 11.8 in. to 1.5 ft. when set toSounds come from 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 129 Appendix Using the Power Kits Sold SeparatelyAppendix Charging four Charging two Batteries130 Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK800 Appendix 131Using the Lenses Sold Separately Tele-converter TC-DC52A Shooting Ranges in Macro ModeWide Converter WC-DC52 Close-Up Lens 250D 52 mm134 Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52FAttaching a Lens Appendix 135 Bracket supplied Using an Externally Mounted Flash Sold SeparatelyHigh Power Flash HF-DC1 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 NB-2AH fully Battery PerformanceAA NiMH Batteries ChargedMemory Cards and Estimated Capacities Recordable Images PowerShot A520PowerShot A510 Memory card included with the cameraImage Data Size Estimated Appendix 147 NiMH Battery NB-2AHBattery Charger CB-4AH/CB-4AHE MultiMediaCard Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800SD memory Card Supplied with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK800Appendix 149 Wide Converter WC-DC52 Sold SeparatelyClose-up Lens 250D 52 mm Sold Separately 150 Tele-converter TC-DC52A Sold SeparatelyConversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52F Sold Separately Focal LengthPhoto Tips and Information Advanced Technique for the Macro Mode pHow to Adjust the Exposure p This section offers photography tipsISO Speed p UnderexposureOptimal Exposure Overexposure Erasing Digital TerminalDisplay Modes Batteries Exposure154 Set upFocus ManualMy Camera MeteringMovie Operation SoundTransfer Order 140Start-up 156 Wave FilesAppendix 157 158 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Appendix 159160

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