Canon PowerShot A100, PowerShot A200 Green indicator next to the optical viewfinder starts

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Quick Start

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Install the batteries and CF card (p. 19)

Open the CF card slot / battery cover and insert a

CF card and batteries.

Open the lens cover to turn the power on (p. 27)

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The green indicator next to the optical viewfinder starts

flashing green.

 

When the date / time set up menu are displayed, refer to page 24.

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Shoot the image (p. 34)

Press the shutter button all the way down. The

camera beeps once when the image is shot.

View the image

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The recorded image will be displayed for approxi-

 

mately 3 seconds (p. 35). Refer to [Replaying] sec-

 

tion (p. 59) for viewing other images already shot.

 

To erase

• For information about how to change

 

the language, see “Setting the

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Language” (p. 25).

Set the focus (p. 34)

Aim the camera at the subject, and lightly press

 

the shutter button half way. The camera beeps

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twice when it is focused.

 

Press the button while the image is displayed.

When you have finished shooting photos

Confirm that [Erase] is selected and press the SET button.

Installing the software

Connecting the camera to a computer Downloading images to a computer

Software Starter Guide This guide

Software Starter Guide

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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 FirstPlease Read Safety PrecautionsRead this First 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 menuReplay Mode Turning the Power on / OFFShooting 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 imageEither , or Macro / Infinity ModesPress the / button to display 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 SpeedRec. menu, select File No. Reset Resetting the File NumberFunctions Available in Each Shooting Mode 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 ErasingPrinting Selecting from the Print Order MenuTo a Printer Printing Select Print and press the SET buttonSetting the Print Style Print Settings Direct Print FunctionSetting the Number of Copies 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 Images to a ComputerDownloading Directly from a CF Card List of Menu Options and Messages Rec. Menu 1/2List of Menu Options and Messages Rec. Menu 2/2Play Menu 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