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Camera Modes

The PowerShot A5 features six operating modes that can be selected with the Mode Dial.

: 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, exposure and white balance settings are automatically selected by the camera. However, the exposure setting may also be adjusted manually with the Exposure Compensation function. (p. 45)

: 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 utility software. In this mode, the focus, exposure and white balance settings are automatically selected by the camera.

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.

PC : PC Mode

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

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Contents English Trademark Acknowledgement IntroductionDisclaimer Table of Contents Table of Contents Quick Guide to Page Numbers by Category ShootingQuick Guide to Page Numbers by Category Replaying ImagesSaving, Printing and Deleting Image Files Other Topics Handling and Safety Precautions Exclusion of LiabilityHandling and Safety Precautions ....2/7 Safety PrecautionsHandling and Safety Precautions ....3/7 Handling and Safety Precautions ....4/7 Handling and Safety Precautions ....5/7 Handling and Safety Precautions ....6/7 Handling and Safety Precautions ....7/7 Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsAvoid Strong Magnetic Fields If Condensation Forms Inside the CameraGuide to Components Quick Start Guide9 pGuide to Components ....2/2 Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 Image Size and Quality SpecificationsPower Save Function Power On/Off SwitchBasic Functions of the PowerShot A5 .. /13 Camera Modes Display Panel Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 ....4/13Single Mode Continuous Mode Self-Timer Mode Fine Normal Viewfinder Frame Marks Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 ....5/13Viewfinder Indicators Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 ....6/13Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 ....7/13 Camera features a two-stage shutter buttonShutter Button Pressing HalfwayContinuous/Self-Timer + Button Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 ....8/13Auto mode, this button turns the Self-Timer mode on and off Pressing FullyBasic Functions of the PowerShot A5 ....9/13 Flash ButtonBasic Functions of the PowerShot A5 ....10/13 Reducing the potential for reflections back from the retinasBasic Functions of the PowerShot A5 ....11/13 Macro/Jump ButtonBasic Functions of the PowerShot A5 12/13 Stitch Assist mode, the LCD panel is automatically turned onBasic Functions of the PowerShot A5 ....13/13 SET ButtonMode Dial Functions Auto ModeButtons Available in Auto Mode LockProgram Mode Mode Dial Functions ....2/5Buttons Available in Program Mode Continuous/Self-Timer ButtonStitch Assist Mode Mode Dial Functions ....3/5What is Stitch Assist? Horizontal Sequence Vertical SequencePlay Mode Multi Mode Mode Dial Functions ....4/5PC Mode Mode Dial Functions ....5/5Taking Pictures in Stitch Assist Mode Buttons Available in Stitch Assist ModeWhen a Sequence is Complete Retaking a PictureTaking Pictures in Stitch Assist Mode ....2/6 Shooting HintsProcedures for Shooting Horizontal/Vertical Se- quences Taking Pictures in Stitch Assist Mode ....3/6Graphic subject captured by the lens 2x2 Shot ProceduresTaking Pictures in Stitch Assist Mode ....4/6 Taking Pictures in Stitch Assist Mode ....5/6 Taking Pictures in Stitch Assist Mode ....6/6 Record Menu Menu FeaturesPlay Menu Menu Features ....2/13 Basic Menu OperationsMenu Button +/- ButtonsMenu Features ....3/13 Small and CCD RAW sizes are not available in Auto modeRecord Menu QualityMenu Features ....4/13 CCD RAW size is not available in Stitch Assist modeReview +/- ExpAbout File Numbers Menu Features ....5/13Reset File No Menu Features ....6/13 Play MenuShow Info Slide ShowMenu Features ....7/13 Begin the slide show by selecting the Start optionStart Mark/UnmarkClear Marks Menu Features ....8/13Maximum of 100 images can be marked Menu Features ....9/13 ProtectPlay Time RepeatPrint Mark Menu Features ....10/13Erase Maximum of 100 images may be marked SetupMenu Features ....11/13 Menu Features ....12/13 Power SaveReset BeepLanguage Menu Features ....13/13Format Connecting to a TV Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a Windows ComputerConnecting to a Computer ....2/2 Changing the Button Battery and Setting the Date/Time Changing the Button Bat- teryOpen End Tabs Setting the Date/Time Camera Maintenance Use a lens blower to remove dust and dirt from the lensOptional Accessories Soft CaseCF Cards CF Cards and CapacitiesOptional Accessories ....2/2 Pcmcia Card AdapterCF Card Reader Digital Printer CD-200Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ....2/5 Troubleshooting ....3/5 Troubleshooting ....4/5 Image is blurred or Camera or photographicOut of focus Subject is moving Images are too dark Insufficient ambient lightTroubleshooting ....5/5 List of Message Codes No CF card List of MessagesWithin the CTG99999 and the DC97 folders, respectively Specifications PowerShot A5Specifications ....2/2 Tesing ConditionsCanon Battery Pack Before You Use Battery Pack NB-5HAppendix a InstructionsOperating Precautions Appendix a ....2/4Safety Precautions Appendix a ....3/4Appendix a ....4/4 Storage PrecautionsSpecifications Voltage Range Canon Compact Power AdapterAppendix B Charging the Battery Pack NB-5H Appendix B ....2/4Powering the Camera With the Compact Power Adapter Appendix B ....3/4Appendix B ....4/4 Never disassemble or alter any part of this equipmentInstructions for Camera Installation Instructions for Pcmcia Slot InstallationAppendix C CanonAppendix C ....2/4 Do not attempt to disassemble or alter CF cardsPrecautions with the FC-15M Appendix C ....3/4Appendix C ....4/4 Insert the FC-15M in the PC card slotSymbols IndexIndex ....2/2 Small/Fine Small/NormalCanon Customer Support North AmericaCanon Customer Support ....2/3 Canon España S.ACanon Customer Support ....3/3 Canon Marketing Malaysia Sdn. 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