Canon A95 manual Until ready to use them

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

Batteries

Batteries are not the right type.

zUse only unused AA-size alkaline batteries or

consumed quickly.

 

Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. (For

 

 

information about alkaline batteries, see

 

 

Proper Battery Handling (p. 15).)

 

 

 

 

Battery capacity drops due to low

zIf shooting in a cold area, keep the batteries

 

ambient temperatures.

warm (by placing them in an inner pocket, etc.)

 

 

until ready to use them.

 

 

 

 

Battery terminals are dirty.

zWipe them well with a dry cloth before use.

 

 

zReload the batteries several times.

 

Batteries have not been used for

zIf using rechargeable batteries: Performance

 

over a year.

should return to normal after several charging

 

 

cycles.

 

 

 

 

If using rechargeable batteries:

zReplace all 4 batteries with new ones.

 

Battery life exceeded.

 

 

 

 

If using

Batteries were placed in the

zPut batteries back into the charger in the

rechargeable

charger in the wrong direction.

correct direction.

batteries: Batteries

 

 

Poor electrical contact, between

zBe sure to set batteries firmly into the charger.

do not charge in

batteries and the charger.

zBe sure that the power cord is firmly

separately sold

 

connected to the charger, and is firmly plugged

battery charger.

 

 

in to the power outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery terminals are dirty.

zWipe them well with a dry cloth before

 

 

charging.

 

 

 

 

Battery life exceeded.

zReplace all 4 batteries with new ones.

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Contents Camera User Guide Function Using the Flash Flowchart and Reference GuidesSymbols Used ProceduresTable of Contents Registering My Camera Settings 121 Saving Custom Settings Setting the Auto Rotate FunctionAbout Printing 101 Dpof Print Settings 103 Battery Performance 144Please Read Warranty LimitationsRead This First Test ShotsCharging the Date/Time Battery 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 CameraTerminal p Components GuideAF-assist Beam p Direct Print Compatible Printers Sold SeparatelyStrap Mount LCD Monitor Indicators pAF Frame Selector Battery Cover p Button p ViewfinderLower Indicator Shooting Mode Dial IndicatorsUpper Indicator Power LampProper Battery Handling Installing the BatteriesClose the battery cover Preparing the CameraPreparing the Camera Change Battery Status IndicationsNever use batteries that look like this Batteries Should replace the batteries ImmediatelyClose the CF card slot cover securely About CF Cards Formatting a CF CardPress the Menu button Setting the Date/Time Press the SET button Press the Menu buttonSetting the Language Shortcut Operation Opening the LCD Monitor LCD monitor can also be positioned as belowFold the LCD monitor back against the camera body DISP. Button Detailed Using the LCD MonitorShooting Mode AF Frame set to AiAF pIcons Displayed in Shooting Mode DISP. Button Detailed Display Playback ModeDISP. Button White Balance Icons Displayed in Playback Mode Detailed DisplayISO Speed Flash Macro Mode Following information may also appear with some image filesSample Histograms About the HistogramDark image Balanced image Bright image Press the ON/OFF button again to turn the power off Turning the Power On/OffPress the ON/OFF button until the power lamp lights green p Basic FunctionsSwitching between Shooting and Playback ZOpen the LCD monitor and slide the mode switch to Press the shutter button halfway Auto ModeShooting The Basics Shutter button has a two-stage actionPressing halfway automatically sets the exposure and focus Press the shutter Button all the wayPressing Halfway Pressing FullyImage Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image Shooting with the ViewfinderAbout the Autofocus Function AF-assist BeamReviewing an Image Right after Shooting DisplayedChanging the Image Display Duration Rec. menu appearsUsing the Mode Dial Image Zone Night Scene Mode Portrait ModeLandscape Mode Shooting Modes Always use a tripod to prevent camera shakePurpose Changing the Resolution and CompressionResolution LargePress the FUNC. button Resolution you Wish to set using Left or right ButtonSelect ExcludingPress the button to switch between Flash modes Using the FlashShoot the image Rec. menu, set Red- eye to On Setting the Red-eye Reduction FunctionAdjustments Appears on the LCD monitorMacro mode is not available Macro ModePress the DISP. button to turn the LCD monitor on Button Self-timer Current setting is displayedDigital Zoom Continuous Shooting Shooting Panoramic Images Stitch Assist Framing a SubjectPress the SET button after the last shot Use the same procedures to Shoot the remaining framesShoot the first image ShootingSpecial Scene Mode Clearly with the optimal exposureTurn the mode dial to Special Scene mode Foliage Snow Beach Night Snapshot Kids & Pets IndoorSelect Postcard using the left or right button Postcard Print ModePress the FUNC. button Shoot the image Embedding the Date in the Image Data Select Off, Date or Date & Time using the left or rightPress the Menu button Shoot the image Time pMovie Mode Press the shutter button all WayBasics Playback The Basics Images appear at once index playback Canceling the Magnified DisplayViewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Playback Movie Selected ImagesChange the image Selection Jumping Between ImagesPress the zoom lever toward While in index playback p Viewing/Editing MoviesFast Forwarding/Rewinding Pausing and Resuming PlaySelect the movie you wish to edit Press the SET button Editing MoviesMethod using Up or down Button Select an editingNew File Or more can be edited in 1-frame unitsConfirmation screen appears ErasingErase function p Erasing Selecting Settings with the FUNC. Button Shooting Mode Only Selecting Menus and SettingsShooting Advanced Functions Use the left or right button to select Settings you wish to setRec. Menu Play Menu Set up Menu Use the up or down button to select a menu itemShooting Advanced Functions Menu Settings and Default Settings Rec. MenuPlay Menu Mute Set up MenuVolume Start-up Vol Operation VolSelftimer Vol Released Volume Shutter VolumeFt./in Auto RotateLanguage Customizing the Camera My Camera Settings Can 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 and Modes Wide Angle ApertureValue Seconds TelephotoSetting the Aperture Aperture Value DisplayManually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Select the AF Frame Rec. menu, select AF frameSetting an AF Frame Manually Switching between Light Metering Modes Press the buttonSelect * Evaluative FUNC. menu Metering modeUsing the left or Select a lightAdjust the compensation using the left or Right button Adjusting the ExposureSelect * +/- Exp. FUNC. menu Custom Adjusting the Tone White BalanceSelect * Auto FUNC. menu DaylightWhite balance cannot be adjusted Setting a Custom White BalanceSelect * Auto in the Func Menu Set the digital zoom to Off Zoom is positioned to the telephoto end settingShooting mode other than is selected Mode, white balance data cannot be readChanging the ISO Speed Select the ISO speed using Left or right buttonSelect * ISO Speed FUNC. menu Changing the Photo Effect Select the photo effect using Left or right buttonSelect * Effect Off in the Func Menu Adjust the flash output using Left or right button Adjusting the Flash OutputSelect Flash Output in the FUNC. menu Shooting with Focus Lock Shooting with AF LockPress the MF Shooting in Manual Focus ModeIndicator Appears Button until AppearsSaving Custom Settings Focus using the left or right Button and shoot the imageSet the setting contents you wish To save Set up menu, select Auto Rotate Select Save Settings Rec. menu and press the SET buttonSetting the Auto Rotate Function Select OK and press the SET button Press the Menu buttonShooting Advanced Functions Play menu, select Rotate and press the SET Button Playback Advanced FunctionsRotating Images in the Display Original 270Playing the Sound Memos Attaching Sound Memos to ImageSelect Sound Memo in the Play menu and press SET button Erasing the Sound MemosPlay 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 ImagesProtected Icon Various Functions About PrintingPrint settings Direct Print Compatible PrintingSelecting Images for Printing Dpof Print SettingsPlay menu, select Print Order and press the SET Button Single ImagesAll the Images on a CF Card z Press the zoom lever Setting the Print Style Resetting the Print Settings Format specified in the Date/Time menuSelect images for transferring Image Transmission Settings Dpof Transfer OrderPlay menu, select Transfer Order and press SET button Selecting Images for TransferringDownloading Images to a Computer All the Images on a CF CardConnecting the Camera to a Computer WindowsMacintosh USB port Interface cable DIGITALTerminal Slide the cameras mode switch toDisk first time only Various Functions 111Press the ON/OFF button until the power lamp lights green Windows Proceed to steps 5 and 6 on the right MacintoshDownloading Images by Direct Transfer Select & Transfer/Wallpaper Use the up or down button to Select , or Press ButtonAll Images/New Images/DPOF Trans. Images SelectSee steps 2 to 4 on Various Functions 115Downloading Directly from a CF card Double-click the icon of the drive With the CF cardXxx is a three-digit number from 100 to 998 p 116 Viewing Images on a TV Set Resetting the File Number Set up menu, select File No. ResetVarious Functions 119 Changing My Camera Settings Customizing the Camera My Camera SettingsStart-up image displays 120 Registering My Camera Settings Registering the CF Card Images and SoundsAn image appears Start-up Image Go to a, 7a Select or using the left or right buttonPress the DISP. button 122Recording Format Wave monaural Quantization Bits File Format of My Camera SettingsZStart-up Image Recording TimeList of Messages Cannot rotate Unidentified ImageCannot magnify Incompatible WaveShutter button when the upper indicator lights TroubleshootingProblem Cause Solution ZBe sure the cover is closed securelyZClose the CF card slot cover or battery cover Lens will notUntil ready to use them Subjects for the Autofocus p 129Subject Subject too close causing flash to Recorded image is Be too brightFormatting a CF Card p Charge Indicator Using the Power Kits Sold SeparatelyAppendix Remains lit Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK600 Wide Converter WC-DC52 Using the Lenses Sold SeparatelyTele-converter TC-DC52A Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52D Shooting Ranges in Macro ModeClose-Up Lens 250D 52 mm EndLens Attaching a Lens Be sure that the camera is turned off Press the ringRelease button Hold it down, Turn the ring Direction Arrow RingAppendix Camera Care and Maintenance Specifications PowerShot A95Pets and Night Snapshot, Stitch assist and Movie Fluorescent H or customHigh-Speed continuous shooting Approx .0 shots/sec Compatible AA-size alkaline batteries included in the camera kit Battery Performance M1 Medium CF Cards and Estimated Capacities Recordable ImagesM2 Medium NiMH Battery NB-2AH Image File Size EstimatedCompact Power Adapter CA-PS500 Battery Charger CB-4AH/CB-4AHECompactFlashTM Card Close-up Lens 250D 52 mm Sold SeparatelyTele-converter TC-DC52A Sold Separately Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52D Sold SeparatelyZHow to Adjust the Exposure p ZTip for Using the Self-timer pZAdvanced Technique for the Macro Mode p Photo Tips and InformationOptimal Exposure Overexposure Adjust the exposure compensation towards the + endUnderexposure ZISO Speed pCompactFlash card 141 Batteries35, 71 ErasingLight Metering ExposureFocus ManualOperation Sound MovieMy Camera PlaybackWave Files Start-upTransfer Order Appendix 155156 Appendix 157 158 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Mode AF Lock Manual Focus Macro Mode Digital ZoomDrive Frame
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