Canon A50 manual Quick Start

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Quick Start

Now that you have the camera set up, lets jump right into picture taking. This section explains the most basic procedures for taking, reviewing and deleting images. Since any images you record can be readily deleted, try actually taking some shots as you read through this section.

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Contents Page Start Taking Pictures Load Images onto a Computer Install the SoftwareDigital Camera Operating Steps and Reference Guides Hardware GuideProcessing Images with the Software Disclaimer IntroductionDigital Camera, Model PS1026 FCC NoticeTable of Contents Setup Auto ModePlay Mode Multi Mode Procedures for Shooting HorizontalIndex Read This First Handling and Safety PrecautionsTest Shots Safety Precautions Read This First Read This First Read This First Extended Storage Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsAvoid Strong Magnetic Fields If Condensation Forms Inside the CameraFront View Guide to ComponentsBack View Operation panel Charging the Battery Pack Camera SetupCamera Setup Installing the Battery Pack 2CR5 Lithium Batteries Battery Performance Using the Camera with an AC Power Source Close the CF card slot cover Inserting a CF CardCF Cards and Estimated Capacities How to Install the SanDisk ATA FlashDisk Device Driver Precautions with CF CardsAre uncertain about these procedures How to Remove the Windows Standard DriverAttaching the Wrist Strap Turn the Mode Dial to the Play position Setting the Menu LanguageYou can change the language in which messages are displayed Set the correct date and time with the following procedures Setting the Date and TimeCamera Setup Quick Start About Power Save Taking Pictures in Auto ModeTaking Pictures Two-Stage Shutter Button Other Shooting FeaturesReplaying Images in Multi Mode Replaying Images in Play ModeReplaying Images Select image green frame by pressing the +/- buttons Other Replay FeaturesErasing Images from a CF Card Erasing ImagesShortcut Page Detailed Guide to the Functions 120 KB Image Size and Quality SpecificationsBasic Functions 320 KBPower Save Function Power On/Off SwitchPlayback Modes Data Transmission ModeCamera Modes Shooting ModesCCD RAW Display PanelViewfinder Frame Marks ViewfinderUpper Indicator IndicatorsLower Indicator Pressing Halfway Camera features a two-stage shutter buttonButtons Shutter ButtonRapid Shot Function Situations Not Suited to Autofocus Photography Focus LockExtremely low-contrast objects Zoom Buttons Continuous/Self-Timer/+ ButtonAuto Mode Program ModeMenu Button Play ModeMulti Mode Self-Timer ProceduresFlash/- Button Program or Stitch Assist ModeRed-Eye Reduction MACRO/JUMP Button Auto, Program or Stitch Assist ModeFollowing operations are possible Play Mode and Multi ModeThis button turns the Jump mode on or off Jump ModeMenu Button Auto Mode and Program ModeAuto Mode, Program Mode and Stitch Assist Mode LCD/VIDEO ButtonThis button displays the Play menu. p.68 SET ButtonSelf-Timer Button Mode Dial FunctionsAuto Mode Buttons Available in Auto Mode Macro ButtonContinuous/Self-Timer Button Program ModeOr Continuous mode as Well as the image size and quality Buttons Available in Program Mode Flash ButtonStitch Assist Mode Multi Mode Play ModeInto an image processing application program PC ModeRetaking a Picture Stitch Assist ModeButtons Available Stitch Assist Mode Flash Button When a Sequence is CompleteStitch Assist Mode Vertical Sequence Procedures for Shooting Horizontal/Vertical SequencesTurn the Mode Dial to the Stitch Assist position Horizontal SequenceStitch Assist Mode Procedures for Shooting 2x2 Matrix Sequences Stitch Assist Mode Stitch Assist Mode Record Menu Menu FeaturesPlay Menu SET Button Basic Menu OperationsMenu Button +/- ButtonsQuality Record MenuSize/Quality Compression Format File Size +/- Exp Icons White BalanceSlow Shutter Show/Hide Info Play MenuErase Rotate ProtectImages are displayed in order by file numbers Slide ShowStart Begin the slide show by selecting the Start optionMark/Unmark Play Time Clear MarksRepeat Print OrderSpecified parameters on compatible digital Print Type Standard setting prints one image toOrder Prints All Images Select ImagesThis setting deletes the print mark data Cancel OrdersProperty Power Save SetupBeep Review Date/TimeAbout File Numbers File No. ResetFormat Language Other Functions Connecting to a TVChanging the Button Battery 2CR5NB-5H Replace the battery pack Changing the Recording Format Turn the Mode Dial back to the L Lock positionHold the LCD/VIDEO Button down and press the SET button Appendices Camera MaintenanceProblem Causes TroubleshootingProblem Causes Solutions Battery pack life has been Mode List of Message Codes Following messages may appear on the LCD Panel List of MessagesPowerShot A50 SpecificationsAppendices 103 Battery Pack NB-5H sold separately in some regions Index Appendices 106 Canon Customer Support Customer SupportAsia Ulead Customer SupportPage IE-021-V1 0599Nixx Canon INC

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