Canon A5 quick start Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

Quick Guide to Page Numbers by Category

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Buttons Available in Program Mode

32

Handling and Safety Precautions

9

Stitch Assist Mode

33

Guide to Components

16

What is Stitch Assist?

33

Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5

18

Play Mode

34

Image Size and Quality Specifications

18

Multi Mode

34

Power On/Off Switch

19

PC Mode

35

Power Save Function

19

Taking Pictures in Stitch Assist Mode

36

Camera Modes

20

Buttons Available in Stitch Assist Mode

36

Display Panel

21

Retaking a Picture

36

Viewfinder

22

When a Sequence is Complete

36

Viewfinder Frame Marks

22

Shooting Hints

37

Indicators

23

Procedures for Shooting Horizontal/Vertical

 

Shutter Button

24

Sequences

38

Pressing Halfway

24

2x2 Shot Procedures

39

Pressing Fully

25

Menu Features

42

Continuous/Self-Timer (+) Button

25

Record Menu

42

Flash (-) Button

26

Play Menu

42

Macro/Jump Button

28

Basic Menu Operations

43

LCD Button

29

MENU Button

43

MENU Button

29

+/- Buttons

43

SET Button

30

SET Button

43

Mode Dial Functions

31

Record Menu

44

Lock

31

Quality

44

Auto Mode

31

Review

45

Buttons Available in Auto Mode

31

+/- (Exp.)

45

Program Mode

32

Reset File No

46

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Contents English Introduction DisclaimerTrademark Acknowledgement Table of Contents Table of Contents Shooting Quick Guide to Page Numbers by CategoryReplaying Images Quick Guide to Page Numbers by CategorySaving, Printing and Deleting Image Files Other Topics Exclusion of Liability Handling and Safety PrecautionsSafety Precautions Handling and Safety Precautions ....2/7Handling and Safety Precautions ....3/7 Handling and Safety Precautions ....4/7 Handling and Safety Precautions ....5/7 Handling and Safety Precautions ....6/7 If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Handling and Safety Precautions ....7/7Avoid Condensation Related Problems Avoid Strong Magnetic FieldsQuick Start Guide9 p Guide to ComponentsGuide to Components ....2/2 Image Size and Quality Specifications Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5Power On/Off Switch Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 .. /13Power Save Function Camera Modes Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 ....4/13 Single Mode Continuous Mode Self-Timer Mode Fine NormalDisplay Panel Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 ....5/13 ViewfinderViewfinder Frame Marks Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 ....6/13 IndicatorsPressing Halfway Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 ....7/13Camera features a two-stage shutter button Shutter ButtonPressing Fully Continuous/Self-Timer + ButtonBasic Functions of the PowerShot A5 ....8/13 Auto mode, this button turns the Self-Timer mode on and offFlash Button Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 ....9/13Reducing the potential for reflections back from the retinas Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 ....10/13Macro/Jump Button Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 ....11/13Stitch Assist mode, the LCD panel is automatically turned on Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 12/13SET Button Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 ....13/13Lock Mode Dial FunctionsAuto Mode Buttons Available in Auto ModeContinuous/Self-Timer Button Program ModeMode Dial Functions ....2/5 Buttons Available in Program ModeHorizontal Sequence Vertical Sequence Stitch Assist ModeMode Dial Functions ....3/5 What is Stitch Assist?Mode Dial Functions ....4/5 Play Mode Multi ModeMode Dial Functions ....5/5 PC ModeRetaking a Picture Taking Pictures in Stitch Assist ModeButtons Available in Stitch Assist Mode When a Sequence is CompleteShooting Hints Taking Pictures in Stitch Assist Mode ....2/6Taking Pictures in Stitch Assist Mode ....3/6 Procedures for Shooting Horizontal/Vertical Se- quences2x2 Shot Procedures Taking Pictures in Stitch Assist Mode ....4/6Graphic subject captured by the lens Taking Pictures in Stitch Assist Mode ....5/6 Taking Pictures in Stitch Assist Mode ....6/6 Menu Features Play MenuRecord Menu +/- Buttons Menu Features ....2/13Basic Menu Operations Menu ButtonQuality Menu Features ....3/13Small and CCD RAW sizes are not available in Auto mode Record Menu+/- Exp Menu Features ....4/13CCD RAW size is not available in Stitch Assist mode ReviewMenu Features ....5/13 Reset File NoAbout File Numbers Slide Show Menu Features ....6/13Play Menu Show InfoMark/Unmark Menu Features ....7/13Begin the slide show by selecting the Start option StartMenu Features ....8/13 Maximum of 100 images can be markedClear Marks Repeat Menu Features ....9/13Protect Play TimeMenu Features ....10/13 ErasePrint Mark Setup Menu Features ....11/13Maximum of 100 images may be marked Beep Menu Features ....12/13Power Save ResetMenu Features ....13/13 FormatLanguage Connecting to a TV Connecting to a Windows Computer Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to a Computer ....2/2 Changing the Button Bat- tery Changing the Button Battery and Setting the Date/TimeOpen End Tabs Setting the Date/Time Use a lens blower to remove dust and dirt from the lens Camera MaintenanceCF Cards and Capacities Optional AccessoriesSoft Case CF CardsDigital Printer CD-200 Optional Accessories ....2/2Pcmcia Card Adapter CF Card ReaderTroubleshooting Troubleshooting ....2/5 Troubleshooting ....3/5 Images are too dark Insufficient ambient light Troubleshooting ....4/5Image is blurred or Camera or photographic Out of focus Subject is movingTroubleshooting ....5/5 List of Message Codes List of Messages Within the CTG99999 and the DC97 folders, respectivelyNo CF card PowerShot A5 SpecificationsTesing Conditions Specifications ....2/2Instructions Canon Battery PackBefore You Use Battery Pack NB-5H Appendix aAppendix a ....2/4 Operating PrecautionsAppendix a ....3/4 Safety PrecautionsStorage Precautions SpecificationsAppendix a ....4/4 Canon Compact Power Adapter Appendix BVoltage Range Appendix B ....2/4 Charging the Battery Pack NB-5HAppendix B ....3/4 Powering the Camera With the Compact Power AdapterNever disassemble or alter any part of this equipment Appendix B ....4/4Canon Instructions for Camera InstallationInstructions for Pcmcia Slot Installation Appendix CDo not attempt to disassemble or alter CF cards Appendix C ....2/4Appendix C ....3/4 Precautions with the FC-15MInsert the FC-15M in the PC card slot Appendix C 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