Canon A50 manual Introduction, Disclaimer

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Canon PowerShot A50, the easy-to-use digital camera with a wide-angle zoom lens and a large range of built-in functions incorporated into a compact, completely flat body.

Carefully read this guide and the accompanying PowerShot A50 Software Starter Guide to ensure you obtain maximum benefit from the digital imaging possibilities offered by the PowerShot A50.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. Canon Inc. reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at any time without prior notice.

No part of this guide may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without the prior written permission of Canon Inc.

Canon Inc. makes no warranties for damages resulting from corrupted or lost data due to a mistaken operation or malfunction of the camera, the software, the CompactFlash™ cards (CF cards), personal computers, peripheral devices, or use of non-Canon CF cards.

Trademark Acknowledgments

Canon and PowerShot are trademarks of Canon Inc. CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Macintosh and Power Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc in the United States and other countries. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Copyright © 1999 Canon Inc. All rights reserved.

Notice: Please ensure that you read and follow the handling and safety precautions on pages 9 to 14 of this guide before attempting to use the camera.

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Contents Page Install the Software Digital Camera Operating Steps and Reference GuidesHardware Guide Start Taking Pictures Load Images onto a ComputerProcessing Images with the Software Introduction DisclaimerFCC Notice Digital Camera, Model PS1026Table of Contents Auto Mode Play Mode Multi ModeProcedures for Shooting Horizontal SetupIndex Read This First Handling and Safety PrecautionsTest Shots Safety Precautions Read This First Read This First Read This First Avoid Condensation Related Problems Avoid Strong Magnetic FieldsIf Condensation Forms Inside the Camera 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 Precautions with CF Cards Are uncertain about these proceduresHow to Remove the Windows Standard Driver How to Install the SanDisk ATA FlashDisk Device 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 Setting the Date and Time Set the correct date and time with the following proceduresCamera Setup Quick Start About Power Save Taking Pictures in Auto ModeTaking Pictures Other Shooting Features Two-Stage Shutter ButtonReplaying Images in Multi Mode Replaying Images in Play 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 Image Size and Quality Specifications Basic Functions320 KB 120 KBPower On/Off Switch Power Save FunctionData Transmission Mode Camera ModesShooting Modes Playback ModesDisplay Panel CCD RAWViewfinder Viewfinder Frame MarksUpper Indicator IndicatorsLower Indicator Camera features a two-stage shutter button ButtonsShutter Button Pressing HalfwayRapid Shot Function Situations Not Suited to Autofocus Photography Focus LockExtremely low-contrast objects Continuous/Self-Timer/+ Button Auto ModeProgram Mode Zoom ButtonsPlay Mode Multi ModeSelf-Timer Procedures Menu ButtonFlash/- Button Program or Stitch Assist ModeRed-Eye Reduction Auto, Program or Stitch Assist Mode MACRO/JUMP ButtonPlay Mode and Multi Mode This button turns the Jump mode on or offJump Mode Following operations are possibleAuto Mode and Program Mode Auto Mode, Program Mode and Stitch Assist ModeLCD/VIDEO Button Menu ButtonSET Button This button displays the Play menu. p.68Mode Dial Functions Auto ModeButtons Available in Auto Mode Macro Button Self-Timer ButtonProgram Mode Or Continuous mode as Well as the image size and qualityButtons Available in Program Mode Flash Button Continuous/Self-Timer ButtonStitch Assist Mode Play Mode Multi ModePC Mode Into an image processing application programStitch Assist Mode Buttons Available Stitch Assist Mode Flash ButtonWhen a Sequence is Complete Retaking a PictureStitch Assist Mode Procedures for Shooting Horizontal/Vertical Sequences Turn the Mode Dial to the Stitch Assist positionHorizontal Sequence Vertical SequenceStitch Assist Mode Procedures for Shooting 2x2 Matrix Sequences Stitch Assist Mode Stitch Assist Mode Record Menu Menu FeaturesPlay Menu Basic Menu Operations Menu Button+/- Buttons SET ButtonRecord Menu QualitySize/Quality Compression Format File Size +/- Exp White Balance IconsSlow Shutter Play Menu Show/Hide InfoErase Protect RotateSlide Show StartBegin the slide show by selecting the Start option Images are displayed in order by file numbersMark/Unmark Clear Marks Play TimeRepeat Print OrderSpecified parameters on compatible digital Print Type Standard setting prints one image toOrder Prints Select Images All ImagesThis setting deletes the print mark data Cancel OrdersProperty Power Save SetupBeep Date/Time ReviewFile No. Reset About File NumbersFormat Language Connecting to a TV Other FunctionsChanging 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 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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