Transferring Images to a Computer, General Information

Canon powershot	Media Loan

Transferring Images to a Computer

(Using Windows Vista, XP or Mac OSX (v 10.3/10.4)

1.Plug camera USB cable into Camera USB port

2.Plug other end of cable into an available USB port

3.Turn camera on and wait follow on-screen prompts

It may take a few minutes for the initial install before you can transfer your photos.

Disconnecting the Camera

Make sure no information is being transferred (green light is not flashing). Then unplug the usb cable and turn off the camera.

Please note: For some older versions of Mac OS you must unmount the camera drive by dragging it to the trash bin before disconnecting the USB cable or turning the camera off.

Viewing images on a TV monitor

Using a video-compatible television as a monitor to shoot or play back images when it is connected to the camera with the supplied AV cable.

1.Turn off the camera and the TV

2.Connect the AV cable to the camera's AV OUT terminal

3.Plug the other ends of the AV cable to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN jacks on the TV

4.Tun on the TV and switch it to Video mode.

5.Turn on the camera

Resetting to defaults

After you're done using the Powershot, please return the settings to their default values.

1.Press the Menu (set up) button and scroll down to

RESET ALL.

2.Select [OK] and press the FUNC./SET button.

Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or printer.

The following cannot be reset: Shooting mode, Date/Time, White balance data recorded with the custom white balance func., Colors specified in the [color accent] or [color swap] modes (A530 model only)

Formatting Memory cards

You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all

images and other data.

MPlease note: Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all (past and present) data.

1.Press MENU and select the Format option.

2.Select [OK] and press the FUNC./SET button.

Low level format

We recommend you select [Low level format] when you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped. This may require up to 2 or 3 minutes for some cards.

General Information

Storage	Audio Format	Video	Image sizes	Power
SD (& mul-	WAVE, only as	A530: 640 x 480 @ 10	2,592 x 1,944 pix-	Two AA Batter-
timedia for	1 minute clips	FPS, 320 x 240 @ 20	els native.	ies (four for A95),
A550) up to	or with video.	FPS and 160 x 120 @ 15	2,592 x 1,456	Alkaline/recharge-
2GB		FPS.	(16:9 cropped)	able. Rated only
		A550: 640 x 480 @ 30	2,048 x 1,536,	90 shots with
Note: Camera		or 15 FPS, 320 x 240 @	1,600 x 1,200,	alkaline batteries.
comes w/512		30 or 15 FPS Sequen-	640 x 480.	Rated 360 shots
card, please		tial motion JPEG AVI	(A550 adds	with rechargeable.
do not remove		(not the more efficient	3072 x 2304 &	(140, and 550 for
this card.		MPEG).	3072 x 1728)	A550).

Please note: If the camera is malfunctioning or not working, please do not attempt to fix the problem yourself. Take it back to media loan and discuss the problem with a media loan staff member. Do not clean the camera using thinners, benzine, Synthetic cleaning substances or water. All the above substances may distort or damage the camera.

For more information please visit www.canon.com or ask for Media Loan assistance.