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Camera User Guide
DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide
CEL-SE88A210 2004 CANON INC. PRINTED IN THE EU
CANON INC.
Europa, Africa & Middle East
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Flowchart and Reference Guides
Symbols Used
Using the Flash
Table of Contents
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Read This First
Please Read
Test Shots
Warning Against Copyright Infringement
Warranty Limitations
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Safety Precautions
WARNINGS
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CAUTIONS
Preventing Malfunctions
Components Guide
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MENU Button (p.67)
Memory Card Slot Cover (p. 18)
SET Button
Battery Cover (p.15)
Shooting Mode Dial
Indicators
Preparing the Camera
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Proper Battery Handling
WARNING
Battery Status Indications
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Formatting Memory Cards
button and select the [ (Set up)] menu using the
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Memory Card Handling Precautions
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Using the LCD Monitor
Icons Displayed in Shooting Mode
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Playback Mode
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Icons Displayed in Playback Mode (Detailed Display)
The following information may also appear with some images.
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Basic Functions
zThe LCD monitor displays an image.
Turning the Power On/Off
1
power lamp lights green (p. 14).
Shooting Mode
zCurrent shooting settings will appear in the LCD monitor.
Playback Mode
1
turn the power off.
Power Saving Function
Switching between Shooting and Playback
Shooting The Basics
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Pressing Halfway
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button all the way.
Pressing Fully
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Shooting with the Viewfinder
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subject appears in the center of the frame in the viewfinder (autofocus range).
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Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting
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Using the Mode Dial (Image Zone)
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1
mode dial and set the icon of the mode you wish to use to .
zShooting procedures are the same as for the mode (p.33).
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Changing the Resolution and Compression
You can change the resolution and compression (excluding movies) depending on the purpose.
*The Postcard Print mode is not available in and .
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Compression Purpose Superfine High Quality Normal
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Using the Flash
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to switch between flash modes.
When the red-eye reduction function is on When the red-eye reduction function is off
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menu, set (Red-eye) to [On].
z appears on the LCD monitor.
Macro Mode
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LCD monitor on.
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Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)
Framing a Subject
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Special Scene Mode
1
(Special Scene mode).
using the or button and
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shoot the image.
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Postcard Print Mode
You can shoot images with the optimal resolution and compression for postcard size printing.
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the or button.
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(Postcard) using the or button.
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Movie Mode
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2
Press the shutter button all the way.
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way to stop recording the movie.
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Playback The Basics
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Magnifying Images
Images can be magnified up to approximately 10 times in single image playback.
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Canceling the Magnified Display
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and press the SET button.
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button and press the SET button.
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Erasing
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Menu Settings and Default Settings
Rec. Menu
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Play Menu
Mute
Set up Menu
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Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)
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Using the Mode Dial (Creative Zone)
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Shooting mode.
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mode dial and set the icon of the function you wish to use to .
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Program AE
Setting the Shutter Speed
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Setting the Aperture
Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture
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Switching between Focusing Modes
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(AiAF).
zSee Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 66).
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using the or
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Adjusting the Tone (White Balance)
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the FUNC. menu.
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to set using the or button.
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Changing the ISO Speed
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Speed) in the FUNC. menu.
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or button.
Changing the Photo Effect
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Off) in the FUNC. menu.
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or button.
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2
the shutter button all the way to
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode The focus can be manually set.
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button until appears.
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Playback Advanced Functions
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2
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Auto Play
(Auto Play) and press the SET
Pausing and Resuming Auto Play
Stopping Auto Play
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2
Various Functions
About Printing
Images shot with this camera can be printed using one of the following methods.
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Various Functions
Printers that Can Be Used with this Camera
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3
(Index)
menu, select (Print Order) and press the SET
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Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order)
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the or button and press the SET
Downloading Images to a Computer
Connecting the Camera to a Computer
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zMacintosh
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Downloading Images by Direct Transfer
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Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the cameras LCD monitor.
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Various Functions
Resetting the File Number
1
menu, select (File No. Reset).
zSee Selecting Menus and Settings (p.66).
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button.
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Data that can be Registered as My Camera Settings
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List of Messages
List of Messages
The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor.
zFor messages which may appear when a printer is connected, refer to the Direct Print User Guide.
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Troubleshooting
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Appendix
Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately)
Using Rechargeable Batteries (Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200)
The charge indicator blinks while charging, then remains lit when charging is finished.
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Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK800
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compact power adapter, and then plug the other end into the power outlet.
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connect the compact power adapters DC plug into the cameras DC IN terminal.
Using the Lenses (Sold Separately)
Wide Converter WC-DC52
Tele-converter TC-DC52A
Close-Up Lens 250D (52 mm)
Shooting Ranges in Macro Mode
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attach it securely by turning it in the indicated direction.
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately)
High Power Flash HF-DC1
Replacing the Date Battery
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off.
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Camera Care and Maintenance
Specifications
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Battery Performance
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Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images)
Memory card included with the camera PowerShot A520 PowerShot A510
Image Data Size (Estimated)
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NiMH Battery NB-2AH
Battery Charger CB-4AH/CB-4AHE
Supplied with the separately sold Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200.
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Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800
Supplied with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK800.
SD memory Card MultiMediaCard
Wide Converter WC-DC52 (Sold
Close-up Lens 250D 52 mm (Sold
Tele-converter TC-DC52A (Sold
Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52F (Sold Separately)
Photo Tips and Information
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INDEX A
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Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
The following chart shows the functions and settings available in each Shooting mode.