Canon A50 manual

Contents Page Hardware Guide Install the SoftwareDigital Camera Operating Steps and Reference Guides Start Taking Pictures Load Images onto a ComputerProcessing Images with the Software Introduction DisclaimerFCC Notice Digital Camera, Model PS1026Table of Contents Procedures for Shooting Horizontal Auto ModePlay Mode Multi Mode SetupIndex Test Shots Handling and Safety PrecautionsRead This First Safety Precautions Read This First Read This First Read This First If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsAvoid Strong Magnetic Fields Extended StorageGuide to Components Front ViewBack View Operation panel Camera Setup Charging the Battery PackCamera Setup Installing the Battery Pack 2CR5 Lithium Batteries Battery Performance Using the Camera with an AC Power Source Inserting a CF Card Close the CF card slot coverCF Cards and Estimated Capacities How to Remove the Windows Standard Driver Precautions with CF CardsAre uncertain about these procedures How to Install the SanDisk ATA FlashDisk Device DriverAttaching the Wrist Strap You can change the language in which messages are displayed Setting the Menu LanguageTurn the Mode Dial to the Play position Setting the Date and Time Set the correct date and time with the following proceduresCamera Setup Quick Start Taking Pictures Taking Pictures in Auto ModeAbout Power Save Other Shooting Features Two-Stage Shutter ButtonReplaying Images Replaying Images in Play ModeReplaying Images in Multi Mode Other Replay Features Select image green frame by pressing the +/- buttonsErasing Images Erasing Images from a CF CardShortcut Page Detailed Guide to the Functions 320 KB Image Size and Quality SpecificationsBasic Functions 120 KBPower On/Off Switch Power Save FunctionShooting Modes Data Transmission ModeCamera Modes Playback ModesDisplay Panel CCD RAWViewfinder Viewfinder Frame MarksLower Indicator IndicatorsUpper Indicator Shutter Button Camera features a two-stage shutter buttonButtons Pressing HalfwayRapid Shot Function Extremely low-contrast objects Focus LockSituations Not Suited to Autofocus Photography Program Mode Continuous/Self-Timer/+ ButtonAuto Mode Zoom ButtonsSelf-Timer Procedures Play ModeMulti Mode Menu ButtonRed-Eye Reduction Program or Stitch Assist ModeFlash/- Button Auto, Program or Stitch Assist Mode MACRO/JUMP ButtonJump Mode Play Mode and Multi ModeThis button turns the Jump mode on or off Following operations are possibleLCD/VIDEO Button Auto Mode and Program ModeAuto Mode, Program Mode and Stitch Assist Mode Menu ButtonSET Button This button displays the Play menu. p.68Buttons Available in Auto Mode Macro Button Mode Dial FunctionsAuto Mode Self-Timer ButtonButtons Available in Program Mode Flash Button Program ModeOr Continuous mode as Well as the image size and quality Continuous/Self-Timer ButtonStitch Assist Mode Play Mode Multi ModePC Mode Into an image processing application programWhen a Sequence is Complete Stitch Assist ModeButtons Available Stitch Assist Mode Flash Button Retaking a PictureStitch Assist Mode Horizontal Sequence Procedures for Shooting Horizontal/Vertical SequencesTurn the Mode Dial to the Stitch Assist position Vertical SequenceStitch Assist Mode Procedures for Shooting 2x2 Matrix Sequences Stitch Assist Mode Stitch Assist Mode Play Menu Menu FeaturesRecord Menu +/- Buttons Basic Menu OperationsMenu Button SET ButtonRecord Menu QualitySize/Quality Compression Format File Size +/- Exp White Balance IconsSlow Shutter Play Menu Show/Hide InfoErase Protect RotateBegin the slide show by selecting the Start option Slide ShowStart Images are displayed in order by file numbersMark/Unmark Clear Marks Play TimeSpecified parameters on compatible digital Print OrderRepeat Order Prints Standard setting prints one image toPrint Type Select Images All ImagesProperty Cancel OrdersThis setting deletes the print mark data Beep SetupPower Save Date/Time ReviewFile No. Reset About File NumbersFormat Language Connecting to a TV Other FunctionsChanging the Button Battery 2CR5NB-5H Replace the battery pack Hold the LCD/VIDEO Button down and press the SET button Turn the Mode Dial back to the L Lock positionChanging the Recording Format Camera Maintenance AppendicesTroubleshooting Problem CausesProblem Causes Solutions Battery pack life has been Mode List of Message Codes List of Messages Following messages may appear on the LCD PanelSpecifications PowerShot A50Appendices 103 Battery Pack NB-5H sold separately in some regions Index Appendices 106 Customer Support Canon Customer SupportUlead Customer Support AsiaPage IE-021-V1 0599Nixx Canon INC