Canon A50 Changing the Recording Format, Hold the LCD/VIDEO Button down and press the SET button

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Changing the Recording Format

The PowerShot A50 records images in the “Design rule for Camera File system” industry standard format. The recording format can be switched to the CIFF format to meet your file management needs if you so wish.

1.Turn the Mode Dial to the P (Program) position.

2.Press the MENU button.

Other Functions

3.Hold the LCD/VIDEO Button down and press the SET button.

4.Select a file format using one of the +/- buttons and press the SET button. The [Default] setting records in the “Design rule for Camera File system” format and the [CIFF] setting in the CIFF format.

5.Turn the Mode Dial back to the L (Lock) position.

Changing to the CIFF format will change the recording file size and number of recordable images.

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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 Read This First Handling and Safety PrecautionsTest 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 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 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 MarksUpper Indicator IndicatorsLower Indicator Shutter Button Camera features a two-stage shutter buttonButtons Pressing HalfwayRapid Shot Function Situations Not Suited to Autofocus Photography Focus LockExtremely low-contrast objects Program Mode Continuous/Self-Timer/+ ButtonAuto Mode Zoom ButtonsSelf-Timer Procedures Play ModeMulti Mode Menu ButtonFlash/- Button Program or Stitch Assist ModeRed-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 Record Menu Menu FeaturesPlay 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 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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