Canon PowerShot A200, PowerShot A100 quick start List of Messages, Change the batteries

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● List of Menu Options and Messages ●

● List of Menu Options and Messages ●

List of Messages

The following table explains each of the messages that may appear on the LCD monitor.

Busy...

: The camera is recording image data to the CF card. The Replay mode is running.

No CF card

: You attempted to shoot or replay with no CF card installed.

 

 

Cannot record!

: You attempted to shoot with no CF card installed.

 

 

CF card error!

: There is something wrong with the CF card.

 

 

CF card full

: The CF card is too full to store images or accept new print settings.

 

 

Naming error!

: The camera cannot generate a file name for the image you have shot because the card

 

already contains a folder having the same name as the file to be created, or the file

 

number has already reached the maximum possible value. Display the Rec. menu and

 

set [File Number Reset] to [On]. Save all images you wish to keep into your computer,

 

and reformat the CF card. Please note that formatting will erase all data in the card.

 

 

Change the batteries

: The batteries are dead, and the camera can no longer function. Replace both batteries

 

at the same time with new AA-size alkaline batteries (p. 19) or fully recharged batteries.

 

 

No image

: No images recorded on CF card.

 

 

Image too large

: You attempted to replay an image whose resolution exceeded 3200 x 2400 pixels or

 

whose file size was too large.

 

 

Incompatible JPEG format

: You attempted to replay an incompatible JPEG file.

 

 

Corrupted data

: You attempted to replay an image with corrupted data.

 

 

RAW

: You attempted to replay an image recorded in the RAW format.

 

 

Unidentified image

: You attempted to replay an image file recorded in a unrecognized format (file recorded

 

by a different camera in a proprietary format, etc.).

 

 

Cannot magnify!

: The image you attempted to magnify was recorded by another camera, or recorded in a

 

format that cannot be magnified, or edited on a computer.

 

 

Cannot rotate!

: The image you attempted to rotate was recorded by another camera, or recorded in a

 

format that cannot be rotated, or edited on a computer.

 

 

Protected!

: You attempted to erase a protected image.

 

 

Too many marks!

: Too many images have been marked for printing. No more images can be marked.

 

 

Unselectable image

: You attempted to set the print settings for a non-JPEG file.

 

 

Exx

: Camera malfunctioned. Turn off the power and turn on again, then re-shoot or replay. If

 

the same message recurs frequently, the camera may be damaged. Note down the error

 

number [xx] and take the camera to a Customer Support Help Desk. If this message

 

appears immediately after you have taken a shot, the camera may not have shot the

 

image. Switch to the Replay mode and check whether the image was actually recorded.

 

 

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Contents 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 SettingPlease Read Safety PrecautionsRead this First 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 CameraTurn the camera off Open the cover Shake the camera Proper Battery HandlingClose 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 CompressionEither , or Macro / Infinity ModesPress the / button to display 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 SpeedRec. menu, select File No. Reset Resetting the File NumberFunctions Available in Each Shooting Mode 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 PrintingPrinting Selecting from the Print Order MenuTo a Printer Select Print and press the SET button PrintingSetting the Print Style Print Settings Direct Print FunctionSetting the Number of Copies 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 Images to a ComputerDownloading Directly from a CF Card Rec. Menu 1/2 List of Menu Options and MessagesList of Menu Options and Messages Rec. Menu 2/2Play Menu 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

PowerShot A100, PowerShot A200 specifications

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