Canon PowerShot A100 quick start Pressing the Shutter Button, Using the Digital Zoom, Adjust Zoom

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Basic Functions

Pressing the Shutter Button

Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting

Basic Functions

Using the Digital Zoom

You can press the shutter button all the way down or halfway.

Pressing Halfway

Automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance. The camera beeps twice when settings are completed, then the upper indicator glows green (orange when the flash has been selected (p. 6). )

AF-assist Beam

The AF-assist beam will sometimes emit when the shutter button is pressed halfway to assist focusing in certain conditions, i.e. dark conditions.

The AF-assist beam can be turned off (p. 88). If animals are your subject, turn off the beam when shooting in the dark to avoid startling them (this may however, make it more difficult for the camera to focus).

The images that have been shot will be displayed for approximately 3 seconds*, even when the shutter button is released right after the image has been taken. You can also check the image with the following steps.

*The display time can be changed (p. 88).

Keeping the Shutter Button pressed.

Press the SET button while the image is dis- played in the LCD monitor.

Press the shutter button halfway again to stop displaying it.

You can erase the images while they are dis-

When the LCD monitor is on, you can digitally zoom in on a subject. Images can be zoomed up to 4 times (PowerShot A200), or 3.2 times (PowerShot A100).

Adjust Zoom

Button: The subject will be enlarged.

Button: The subject will be reduced.

Pressing Fully

The camera beeps once, and an image is shot. An upper green indicator light flashes while the image is being recorded to the CF card (p. 6).

played (p.65).

The digital zoom can be set to [Off] (p. 88). The image will appear grainier as the image is digitally zoomed.

Digital zoom is unavailable in some modes (p. 58).

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Camera User Guide When the date / time set up menu are displayed, refer to Green indicator next to the optical viewfinder startsFor information about how to change Press the button while the image is displayedBack View Components GuideFront View Components GuideAdjusting the Exposure Symbols UsedQuestion? Look here first Indicators About this Camera User GuideTable of Contents Language Setting AccessoriesCamera Body Temperature Read this FirstSafety Precautions Read this FirstPlease Read Read this First Read this First Preparing the Camera Installing the Battery and CF CardInsert the batteries as shown and close the battery cover Preventing MalfunctionsPreparing the Camera Proper Battery HandlingClose the CF card slot / battery cover Turn the camera off Open the cover Shake the cameraBattery Status Indications About CF CardsTurn the power on p Press the Menu button Setting the Date / TimeSetting the Language Press or button to select the Set up menu Replay Mode Turning the Power on / OFF Shooting Mode Basic FunctionsPress the button to switch to Re- play mode Using the LCD MonitorSwitching between Shooting/Replay Basic FunctionsInformation Displayed on the LCD Monitor Index Replay 9 imagesUsing the Viewfinder Replay Mode Simple DisplayPressing the Shutter Button Using the Digital ZoomAdjust Zoom Pressing HalfwayPress the Menu button. The menu appears Selecting Menus and SettingsOpen the lens cover Rec. Menu Set up Menu Mode Modes Play MenuMenu Settings and Default Settings Selecting , , or Selecting the Shooting ModeShooting SelectingRec. Menu, select Reso Lution or Compression See Selecting Menus and Settings pFlash will be fired when the indicator glows orange Shoot the imageMacro / Infinity Modes Press the / button to displayEither , or Stitch Assist Mode Framing a SubjectShooting Movie ModeSee Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode p Press the SET button to end the shootingPress or button to select On or Off Press the Menu button Using the Focus LockSwitching Between Autofocus Modes While the auto focus function is set to AiAF, youSetting the White Balance Changing the ISO Speed An image can be recorded in a different Photo Effect ModeSee Selecting Menus and Settings p PowerShot A100 SpeedResetting the File Number Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeRec. menu, select File No. Reset Magnifying Images ReplayingDisplaying Images Individually Displayed imageViewing Images in Sets Viewing Movies ReplayingPlay Menu, select Ro- tate and press the SET button Pausing and Resuming Auto PlayRotating Images in the Display Auto Play Stopping Auto PlayErasing All Images ErasingProtecting Images Play Menu, select Pro- tect and press the SET buttonAbout Printing You should format new CF cards before usingPrinting ErasingSelecting from the Print Order Menu To a PrinterPrinting Printing Select Print and press the SET buttonPrint Settings Direct Print Function Setting the Number of CopiesSetting the Print Style While displaying the image, press SET button. Press or You can select from 3 types of printing areasDpof Print Settings Selecting Images for PrintingDisplay the Print Order menu Press Button to select Reset and press the SET buttonYou can set up the print style as follows Press Button to selectPrinting with Dpof Print Settings Press , , or buttons to select OK and press the SET buttonPlay menu, select Trans Setting the Image TransferImage Transfer Settings Dpof Transfer Order Fer Order and press SET buttonDownloading Images to a Computer Downloading Directly from a CF CardDownloading Images to a Computer List of Menu Options and Messages Rec. Menu 1/2Rec. Menu 2/2 Play MenuList of Menu Options and Messages Press or button to select OK Set up MenuResetting the Settings Default Turn on the cameraList of Messages Change the batteriesDirection of the arrow Replacing the Date BatteryAppendices With arrow wUsing Rechargeable Batteries AppendicesUsing the Household Power Source To an electrical outletCamera Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting102 103 104 105 Specifications SpecificationsBattery Performance Replay ModesCF Cards and Estimated Capacities Recordable Images Approximate File Size for One ImageCompact Power Adapter CA-PS800 NiMH Battery NB-1AHBattery Charger CB-3AH CompactFlashTM CardIndex Turning the Power on IndexMemo FCC Notice Digital Camera, Model PC1021 and PC1025