Canon A95 manual Function

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The default for the settings changed by the menu and button operations can be restored all at once except for [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] (p. 75).

(1)The default setting of the flash for the [Foliage] and [Fireworks] options is [Off]. The following functions cannot be set in the [Fireworks] mode.

-The [Auto] and [On] setting of the flash

-Red-eye reduction function

-AF-assist beam

-AF frame selection

-Macro mode

-AF lock

-Manual focus

The following functions cannot be set in the [Kids&Pets] mode.

-Macro mode

-AF frame selection

(2)When using the digital zoom, AF frame is set to [Center].

(3)Cannot be adjusted when the AF frame is set to [AiAF].

(4)Cannot be adjusted when the photo effect is set to [Sepia] or [B/W].

(5)The white balance is set to [AUTO].

(6)Settings automatically set by the camera.

(7)ISO [AUTO] cannot be selected.

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Appendix

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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 Playback ModeDISP. Button Detailed Display White Balance Icons Displayed in Playback Mode Detailed DisplayISO Speed Flash Macro Mode Following information may also appear with some image filesDark image Balanced image Bright image About the HistogramSample Histograms 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 ExcludingShoot the image Using the FlashPress the button to switch between Flash modes Rec. menu, set Red- eye to On Setting the Red-eye Reduction FunctionAdjustments Appears on the LCD monitorPress the DISP. button to turn the LCD monitor on Button Macro ModeMacro mode is not available 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 IndoorPress the FUNC. button Shoot the image Postcard Print ModeSelect Postcard using the left or right button 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 unitsErase function p ErasingConfirmation screen appears Erasing Shooting Advanced Functions Selecting Menus and SettingsSelecting Settings with the FUNC. Button Shooting Mode Only 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 VolumeLanguage Auto RotateFt./in 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 DialDifferences between the and Modes Setting the Shutter SpeedProgram AE 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 lightSelect * +/- Exp. FUNC. menu Adjusting the ExposureAdjust the compensation using the left or Right button Custom Adjusting the Tone White BalanceSelect * Auto FUNC. menu DaylightSelect * Auto in the Func Menu Setting a Custom White BalanceWhite balance cannot be adjusted 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 readSelect * ISO Speed FUNC. menu Select the ISO speed using Left or right buttonChanging the ISO Speed Select * Effect Off in the Func Menu Select the photo effect using Left or right buttonChanging the Photo Effect Select Flash Output in the FUNC. menu Adjusting the Flash OutputAdjust the flash output using Left or right button Shooting with Focus Lock Shooting with AF LockPress the MF Shooting in Manual Focus ModeIndicator Appears Button until AppearsSet the setting contents you wish To save Focus using the left or right Button and shoot the imageSaving Custom Settings 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 PlayProtected Icon Protecting ImagesPlay menu, select Protect and press the SET Button 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 115Xxx is a three-digit number from 100 to 998 p 116 Double-click the icon of the drive With the CF cardDownloading Directly from a CF card Viewing Images on a TV Set Resetting the File Number Set up menu, select File No. ResetVarious Functions 119 Start-up image displays 120 Customizing the Camera My Camera SettingsChanging My Camera Settings 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 Appendix Using the Power Kits Sold SeparatelyCharge Indicator Remains lit Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK600 Tele-converter TC-DC52A Using the Lenses Sold SeparatelyWide Converter WC-DC52 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 A95High-Speed continuous shooting Approx .0 shots/sec Fluorescent H or customPets and Night Snapshot, Stitch assist and Movie Compatible AA-size alkaline batteries included in the camera kit Battery Performance M2 Medium CF Cards and Estimated Capacities Recordable ImagesM1 Medium NiMH Battery NB-2AH Image File Size EstimatedCompactFlashTM Card Battery Charger CB-4AH/CB-4AHECompact Power Adapter CA-PS500 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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