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Camera Modes

The PowerShot A5 features six operating modes that can be selected with the Mode Dial.

: Auto Mode

Auto mode is for taking standard pictures. The focus, exposure and white balance settings as well as the flash are automati- cally selected or activated by the camera.

P : Program Mode

Program mode is also for taking pictures, but the Flash On/Off and Continuous settings can be selected manually. The focus, exposure and white balance settings are automatically selected by the camera. However, the exposure setting may also be adjusted manually with the Exposure Compensation function. (p. 45)

: Stitch Assist Mode

Taking pictures in this mode is helpful if you intend to merge several images into a single high-quality panoramic image. Merging images is easy if you use the PhotoStitch utility software. In this mode, the focus, exposure and white balance settings are automatically selected by the camera.

PLAY : Play Mode

Play mode is for viewing images recorded on the CF card. Images are displayed on the LCD panel one by one.

MULTI : Multi Mode

Multi mode is for viewing multiple images recorded on the CF card. Images are displayed on the LCD panel in groups of nine.

PC : PC Mode

PC mode is for viewing and processing images with a computer.

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Canon A5 quick start Camera Modes