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Problem

Cause(s)

Solution(s)

Battery fails prematurely

Battery capacity has

• The battery should recover if you

 

diminished after non-use for

fully charge and fully discharge it

 

a year or more

several times.

 

 

 

 

Battery pack life has been

• This battery pack can no longer be

 

exceeded

used to operate the camera. Replace

 

 

it with a new battery pack.

Battery pack will not charge

Poor connection between

 

battery pack and compact

 

power adapter

Seat the battery pack more firmly into the charger.

Check the AC power cord connec- tion between the wall socket and the charger.

Camera is drawing power

• The battery pack won’t charge when

from the AC power source

the camera is drawing power from

 

the compact power adapter. Turn

 

the camera’s Mode Dial to the L

 

(Lock) position to initiate charging.

 

 

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Contents English Introduction DisclaimerTrademark Acknowledgement 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 Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Handling and Safety Precautions ....7/7Avoid Condensation Related Problems 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 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 Indicators Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 ....6/13Shutter Button Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 ....7/13Camera features a two-stage shutter button Pressing HalfwayAuto mode, this button turns the Self-Timer mode on and off Continuous/Self-Timer + ButtonBasic Functions of the PowerShot A5 ....8/13 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 ButtonButtons Available in Auto Mode Mode Dial FunctionsAuto Mode LockButtons Available in Program Mode Program ModeMode Dial Functions ....2/5 Continuous/Self-Timer ButtonWhat is Stitch Assist? Stitch Assist ModeMode Dial Functions ....3/5 Horizontal Sequence Vertical SequencePlay Mode Multi Mode Mode Dial Functions ....4/5PC Mode Mode Dial Functions ....5/5When a Sequence is Complete Taking Pictures in Stitch Assist ModeButtons Available in Stitch Assist Mode Retaking a PictureTaking Pictures in Stitch Assist Mode ....2/6 Shooting HintsProcedures for Shooting Horizontal/Vertical Se- quences Taking Pictures in Stitch Assist Mode ....3/62x2 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 Menu Button Menu Features ....2/13Basic Menu Operations +/- ButtonsRecord Menu Menu Features ....3/13Small and CCD RAW sizes are not available in Auto mode QualityReview Menu Features ....4/13CCD RAW size is not available in Stitch Assist mode +/- ExpMenu Features ....5/13 Reset File NoAbout File Numbers Show Info Menu Features ....6/13Play Menu Slide ShowStart Menu Features ....7/13Begin the slide show by selecting the Start option Mark/UnmarkMenu Features ....8/13 Maximum of 100 images can be markedClear Marks Play Time Menu Features ....9/13Protect RepeatMenu Features ....10/13 ErasePrint Mark Setup Menu Features ....11/13Maximum of 100 images may be marked Reset Menu Features ....12/13Power Save BeepMenu Features ....13/13 FormatLanguage 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 lensCF Cards Optional AccessoriesSoft Case CF Cards and CapacitiesCF Card Reader Optional Accessories ....2/2Pcmcia Card Adapter Digital Printer CD-200Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ....2/5 Troubleshooting ....3/5 Out of focus Subject is moving Troubleshooting ....4/5Image is blurred or Camera or photographic Images are too dark Insufficient ambient lightTroubleshooting ....5/5 List of Message Codes List of Messages Within the CTG99999 and the DC97 folders, respectivelyNo CF card Specifications PowerShot A5Specifications ....2/2 Tesing ConditionsAppendix a Canon Battery PackBefore You Use Battery Pack NB-5H InstructionsOperating Precautions Appendix a ....2/4Safety Precautions Appendix a ....3/4Storage Precautions SpecificationsAppendix a ....4/4 Canon Compact Power Adapter Appendix BVoltage Range 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 equipmentAppendix C Instructions for Camera InstallationInstructions for Pcmcia Slot Installation 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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