Canon A50 manual Camera Modes, Shooting Modes, Playback Modes, Data Transmission Mode

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Basic Functions

Camera Modes

The PowerShot A50 features six operating modes that you select with the Mode Dial.

Shooting Modes

: Auto Mode

Auto mode is for taking standard pictures. The focus, exposure and white balance settings as well as the flash are automati- cally selected or activated by the camera.

P : Program Mode

Program mode is also for taking pictures, but the Flash On/Off and Continuous settings can be selected manually. The focus and exposure are set automatically by the camera. (The exposure can be fine- tuned manually with the Exposure Compensation function.)

: Stitch Assist Mode

Taking pictures in this mode is helpful if you intend to merge several images into a single high-quality panoramic image.

Merging images is easy if you use the PhotoStitch software program.

Playback Modes

PLAY : Play Mode

Play mode is for viewing images recorded on the CF card. Images are displayed on the LCD panel one by one.

MULTI : Multi Mode

Multi mode is for viewing multiple images recorded on the CF card. Images are displayed on the LCD panel in groups of nine.

Data Transmission Mode

PC : PC Mode

PC mode is for viewing and processing images with a computer.

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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 Handling and Safety Precautions Read This FirstTest Shots 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 Setting the Menu Language Turn the Mode Dial to the Play positionYou can change the language in which messages are displayed Setting the Date and Time Set the correct date and time with the following proceduresCamera Setup Quick Start Taking Pictures in Auto Mode About Power SaveTaking Pictures Other Shooting Features Two-Stage Shutter ButtonReplaying Images in Play Mode Replaying Images in Multi ModeReplaying Images 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 MarksIndicators Upper IndicatorLower Indicator Shutter Button Camera features a two-stage shutter buttonButtons Pressing HalfwayRapid Shot Function Focus Lock Situations Not Suited to Autofocus PhotographyExtremely low-contrast objects Program Mode Continuous/Self-Timer/+ ButtonAuto Mode Zoom ButtonsSelf-Timer Procedures Play ModeMulti Mode Menu ButtonProgram or Stitch Assist Mode Flash/- ButtonRed-Eye Reduction 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 Menu Features Record MenuPlay 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 TimePrint Order RepeatSpecified parameters on compatible digital Standard setting prints one image to Print TypeOrder Prints Select Images All ImagesCancel Orders This setting deletes the print mark dataProperty Setup Power SaveBeep Date/Time ReviewFile No. Reset About File NumbersFormat Language Connecting to a TV Other FunctionsChanging the Button Battery 2CR5NB-5H Replace the battery pack Turn the Mode Dial back to the L Lock position Changing the Recording FormatHold the LCD/VIDEO Button down and press the SET button 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

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