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Shooting – The Basics

Movie Mode

Mode Dial

Use this mode to shoot movies. The resolution can be set to [ (640 x 480)], [ (320 x 240)] or [ (160 x 120)] (p. 40).

1 Turn the shooting mode dial to .

zThe LCD monitor turns on and displays the maximum recording time (in seconds).

2 Press the shutter button all the way.

zShooting and sound recording starts simultaneously.

zDuring the shooting a red circle appears in the upper right of the LCD monitor.

3 Press the shutter button all the way to stop recording the movie.

zThe maximum length of individual movie clips is 30 seconds at the setting (10 frames/ second) and 3 minutes at the and settings (15 frames/second).

*Recording times vary by the memory card. See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images) (p. 145).

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The maximum length of individual movie clips may vary with the subject and shooting conditions. Recording will automatically stop when the maximum is reached or when the memory cards runs out of free capacity.

zThe recording time may not display properly during shooting or filming may stop unexpectedly with the following types of memory cards.

-Slow recording cards

-Cards formatted on a different camera or a computer

-Cards which have had images recorded and erased repeatedly

Although recording time may not display properly during shooting, the movie will be recorded correctly on the memory card. Recording time will display properly if you format the memory card in this camera (excluding slow recording memory cards).

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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 CameraComputer p Components GuideDirect Print Compatible Printers sold separately SET Button Battery Cover pBattery Cover Lock p Menu Button p Memory Card Slot Cover pShooting Mode Dial Indicators Close the battery cover Installing the BatteriesPreparing the Camera 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 ActivatesSlide 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 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. buttonPress 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 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 ZoomShooting will stop when the shutter button is released PowerShot A510 Approx .3 shots per secondContinuous Shooting 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 imagePress the Menu button Shoot the image Select Off, Date or Date & Time using the or buttonEmbedding the Date Image Data Movie Mode Basics Playback The Basics Slide the mode switch toMove between images using the or button Displaying Images Individually Single Image PlaybackPressing 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 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 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 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 DialProgram AE Setting the Shutter SpeedDifferences between the P and Modes Seconds Aperture ShutterValue Wide AngleSetting the Aperture Aperture Value DisplayManually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Or +2 appears in redSelect On or Off using the or button Switching between Focusing ModesRec. menu, select AiAF Switching between Metering Modes Select * Evaluative in the FUNC. menuAdjust the compensation using the or button Adjusting the ExposureSelect *+/- Exp. in the FUNC. menu Adjusting the Tone White Balance Select *Auto in the FUNC. menuSetting 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 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 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 Play menu, select Auto Play and press the SET Button Pausing and Resuming Auto PlayAuto Play Stopping Auto PlayPlay menu, select Protect and press the SET Button Protecting ImagesIcon appears on 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 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 Twain Driver Downloading from a Memory CardCanon Utilities Canon Camera WIA DriverMacintosh 108109 Digital Terminal110 JProceed to stepFollowing window appears 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 115About File and Folder Numbers 116Folder File Capacity 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 recordedFormatted in another device White dots or whiteSlow Recording images To memory card Takes a long time 128 129 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 mmAttaching a Lens Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52F134 Appendix 135 Bracket supplied Using an Externally Mounted Flash Sold SeparatelyHigh Power Flash HF-DC1 With the flashConfirm that the camera is turned off Replacing the Date BatteryAppendix 137 It up in the direction indicated by the arrow d Camera Care and Maintenance Appendix 139Specifications PowerShot A520/PowerShot A51015 1/2000 sec PowerShot A520 Approx 1.9 shots/secPets and Night Snapshot, Stitch assist and Movie 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 Battery Charger CB-4AH/CB-4AHE NiMH Battery NB-2AHAppendix 147 MultiMediaCard Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800SD memory Card Supplied with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK800Close-up Lens 250D 52 mm Sold Separately Wide Converter WC-DC52 Sold SeparatelyAppendix 149 150 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 tipsOptimal Exposure Overexposure UnderexposureISO Speed p 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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