Canon A5 quick start Quick Guide to Page Numbers by Category, Shooting

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Quick Guide to Page Numbers by Category

Shooting
Flash photography with humans or animals as subjects	26
How to aim the camera at your subject to improve the focus	22
How to adjust the exposure setting (Exposure Compensation)	45
How to compensate for a backlight subject	45
How to compensate for a subject in shadow	45
How to force the flash to go off	26
How to press the Shutter button	24
How to shoot continuous frames	25, 32
How to shoot extreme close-ups with the Macro mode	28
How to shoot moving objects (Continuous mode)	25, 32
How to shoot multiple frames by pressing the shutter once	26, 32
How to shoot pictures in a horizontal sequence for merging later	33, 38
How to shoot pictures in a vertical sequence for merging later	33, 38
How to shoot pictures without the red-eye effect	26
How to take a panorama shot	33, 36
How to take a picture	31
How to stop the flash from going off	26
How to use the frame marks inside the viewfinder	22
How to use the Self-Timer function	25
How to use the viewfinder	22
Taking shots of panoramic scenes bigger than one frame	33, 37, 39
What mode should I use for everyday shots?	24, 31

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Contents English Trademark Acknowledgement IntroductionDisclaimer 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 Avoid Condensation Related Problems Handling and Safety Precautions ....7/7Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields If Condensation Forms Inside the CameraQuick Start Guide9 p Guide to ComponentsGuide to Components ....2/2 Image Size and Quality Specifications Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5Power 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 Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 ....6/13 IndicatorsCamera features a two-stage shutter button Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 ....7/13Shutter Button Pressing HalfwayBasic Functions of the PowerShot A5 ....8/13 Continuous/Self-Timer + ButtonAuto mode, this button turns the Self-Timer mode on and off Pressing FullyFlash 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 ....13/13Auto Mode Mode Dial FunctionsButtons Available in Auto Mode LockMode Dial Functions ....2/5 Program ModeButtons Available in Program Mode Continuous/Self-Timer ButtonMode Dial Functions ....3/5 Stitch Assist ModeWhat is Stitch Assist? Horizontal Sequence Vertical SequenceMode Dial Functions ....4/5 Play Mode Multi ModeMode Dial Functions ....5/5 PC ModeButtons Available in Stitch Assist Mode Taking Pictures in Stitch Assist ModeWhen a Sequence is Complete Retaking a PictureShooting Hints Taking Pictures in Stitch Assist Mode ....2/6Taking Pictures in Stitch Assist Mode ....3/6 Procedures for Shooting Horizontal/Vertical Se- quencesGraphic 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 Basic Menu Operations Menu Features ....2/13Menu Button +/- ButtonsSmall and CCD RAW sizes are not available in Auto mode Menu Features ....3/13Record Menu QualityCCD RAW size is not available in Stitch Assist mode Menu Features ....4/13Review +/- ExpAbout File Numbers Menu Features ....5/13Reset File No Play Menu Menu Features ....6/13Show Info Slide ShowBegin the slide show by selecting the Start option Menu Features ....7/13Start Mark/UnmarkClear Marks Menu Features ....8/13Maximum of 100 images can be marked Protect Menu Features ....9/13Play Time RepeatPrint Mark Menu Features ....10/13Erase Maximum of 100 images may be marked SetupMenu Features ....11/13 Power Save Menu Features ....12/13Reset BeepLanguage Menu Features ....13/13Format 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 MaintenanceSoft Case Optional AccessoriesCF Cards CF Cards and CapacitiesPcmcia Card Adapter Optional Accessories ....2/2CF Card Reader Digital Printer CD-200Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ....2/5 Troubleshooting ....3/5 Image is blurred or Camera or photographic Troubleshooting ....4/5Out 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 PowerShot A5 SpecificationsTesing Conditions Specifications ....2/2Before You Use Battery Pack NB-5H Canon Battery PackAppendix a InstructionsAppendix a ....2/4 Operating PrecautionsAppendix a ....3/4 Safety PrecautionsAppendix a ....4/4 Storage PrecautionsSpecifications Voltage Range Canon Compact Power AdapterAppendix B 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 ....4/4Instructions for Pcmcia Slot Installation Instructions for Camera InstallationAppendix C CanonDo 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 ....4/4Index SymbolsSmall/Fine Small/Normal Index ....2/2North America Canon Customer SupportCanon España S.A Canon Customer Support ....2/3Canon Marketing Malaysia Sdn. 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