Canon PowerShot A200 Using the LCD Monitor, Basic Functions, Switching between Shooting/Replay

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Basic Functions

Replay Mode

The power will automatically shut off approxi- mately 5 minutes after the last function is accessed.

While Connected to a Printer (optional)

The power will automatically shut off approxi- mately 5 minutes after the last camera function is accessed or printer ceases to print an image.

While Connected to a Computer

A warning message will appear on the computer screen approximately 5 minutes after the last function is accessed. The power will automatically shut off approximately 1 minute later if no functions are accessed.

The power save function will not activate while the camera is in auto play mode (p. 63).

The camera’s settings can be changed to turn off the power save function (p. 90).

The LCD monitor will go off in approximately 3 minutes if there are no operations performed within that time when the LCD monitor is on, even if the power save function is [Off]. Pressing any button turns the LCD monitor on again.

To return from power save function Shooting Mode

Slide the lever of lens cover down.

Replay Mode / While Connecting to a Printer / Computer

Press the button.

Switching between Shooting/Replay

You can quickly switch between the Shooting and Replay modes. Images can be replayed and erased immediately after shooting them. Images can also be shot immediately, while im- ages are being replayed.

Shooting Mode

1 Press the button to switch to Re- play mode.

Press the button again or press the shutter button halfway to return to the Shooting mode.

Replay Mode

1 Open the lens cover or slide the le- ver of the lens cover down to switch to Shooting mode.

Using the LCD Monitor

Use the LCD monitor for shooting images, whilst checking images, for menu operations and re- playing images.

The image in the LCD monitor may darken when the monitor is used under sunlight or other strong lighting. This is not a defect.

Shooting Mode

The display changes as shown in the following diagram when the DISP button is pressed.

LCD monitor display (no information view)

LCD monitor display (information view)

No LCD monitor display

Basic Functions

The On / Off setting of the LCD monitor dis- play mode is memorized when the camera is turned off. When the camera is turned on again it assumes the last mode. However, when the LCD monitor is turned on and the “Change the Batteries” message appears, the LCD monitor may not automatically turn on the next time the camera is started.

When the LCD monitor is set to On (no information display) or Off, shooting informa- tion appears for approximately 6 seconds when you take any of the following actions.

-The power is turned on.

-The SET, DISP, / / , , /

or / button is pressed.

-The camera settings are changed.

-The Set up menu is closed.

-When the shutter button is pressed and shooting is finished (only when LCD monitor is on).

Setting the Shooting mode to , or turns the LCD monitor on regardless of whether it is set to On or Off.

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Camera User Guide Press the button while the image is displayed Green indicator next to the optical viewfinder startsFor information about how to change When the date / time set up menu are displayed, refer toComponents Guide Components GuideFront View Back ViewAbout this Camera User Guide Symbols UsedQuestion? Look here first Indicators Adjusting the ExposureTable of Contents Read this First AccessoriesCamera Body Temperature Language SettingSafety Precautions Read this FirstPlease Read Read this First Read this First Preventing Malfunctions Installing the Battery and CF CardInsert the batteries as shown and close the battery cover Preparing the Camera Turn the camera off Open the cover Shake the camera Proper Battery Handling Close the CF card slot / battery cover Preparing the CameraAbout CF Cards Battery Status IndicationsPress or button to select the Set up menu Setting the Date / TimeSetting the Language Turn the power on p Press the Menu buttonBasic Functions Turning the Power on / OFFShooting Mode Replay ModeBasic Functions Using the LCD MonitorSwitching between Shooting/Replay Press the button to switch to Re- play modeIndex Replay 9 images Information Displayed on the LCD MonitorReplay Mode Simple Display Using the ViewfinderPressing Halfway Using the Digital ZoomAdjust Zoom Pressing the Shutter ButtonPlay Menu Selecting Menus and SettingsOpen the lens cover Rec. Menu Set up Menu Mode Modes Press the Menu button. The menu appearsMenu Settings and Default Settings Selecting Selecting the Shooting ModeShooting Selecting , , orShoot the image See Selecting Menus and Settings pFlash will be fired when the indicator glows orange Rec. Menu, select Reso Lution or CompressionMacro / Infinity Modes Press the / button to displayEither , or Framing a Subject Stitch Assist ModePress the SET button to end the shooting Movie ModeSee Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p ShootingWhile the auto focus function is set to AiAF, you Using the Focus LockSwitching Between Autofocus Modes Press or button to select On or Off Press the Menu buttonSetting the White Balance Speed An image can be recorded in a different Photo Effect ModeSee Selecting Menus and Settings p PowerShot A100 Changing the ISO SpeedResetting the File Number Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeRec. menu, select File No. Reset Displayed image ReplayingDisplaying Images Individually Magnifying ImagesReplaying Viewing Images in Sets Viewing MoviesStopping Auto Play Pausing and Resuming Auto PlayRotating Images in the Display Auto Play Play Menu, select Ro- tate and press the SET buttonPlay Menu, select Pro- tect and press the SET button ErasingProtecting Images Erasing All ImagesErasing You should format new CF cards before usingPrinting About PrintingSelecting from the Print Order Menu To a PrinterPrinting Select Print and press the SET button PrintingPrint Settings Direct Print Function Setting the Number of CopiesSetting the Print Style You can select from 3 types of printing areas While displaying the image, press SET button. Press orSelecting Images for Printing Dpof Print SettingsPress Button to select Press Button to select Reset and press the SET buttonYou can set up the print style as follows Display the Print Order menuPress , , or buttons to select OK and press the SET button Printing with Dpof Print SettingsFer Order and press SET button Setting the Image TransferImage Transfer Settings Dpof Transfer Order Play menu, select TransDownloading Images to a Computer Downloading Directly from a CF CardDownloading Images to a Computer Rec. Menu 1/2 List of Menu Options and MessagesRec. Menu 2/2 Play MenuList of Menu Options and Messages Turn on the camera Set up MenuResetting the Settings Default Press or button to select OKChange the batteries List of MessagesWith arrow w Replacing the Date BatteryAppendices Direction of the arrowAppendices Using Rechargeable BatteriesTo an electrical outlet Using the Household Power SourceTroubleshooting Camera Care and Maintenance102 103 104 105 Specifications SpecificationsReplay Modes Battery PerformanceApproximate File Size for One Image CF Cards and Estimated Capacities Recordable ImagesCompactFlashTM Card NiMH Battery NB-1AHBattery Charger CB-3AH Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800Index Index Turning the Power onMemo Digital Camera, Model PC1021 and PC1025 FCC Notice