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Table of Contents
Quick Guide to Page Numbers by Category ...........5
Handling and Safety Precautions............................ 9
Guide to Components........................................... 16
Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5................... 18
Image Size and Quality Specifications ............. 18
Power On/Off Switch........................................ 19
Power Save Function ..................................... 19
Camera Modes.................................................. 20
Display Panel..................................................... 21
Viewfinder........................................................ 22
Viewfinder Frame Marks............................... 22
Indicators .......................................................... 23
Shutter Button.................................................. 24
Pressing Halfway............................................ 24
Pressing Fully.................................................. 25
Continuous/Self-Timer (+) Button.................... 25
Flash (-) Button ................................................. 26
Macro/Jump Button.......................................... 28
LCD Button........................................................ 29
MENU Button.................................................... 29
SET Button ........................................................ 30
Mode Dial Functions............................................. 31
Lock................................................................... 31
Auto Mode........................................................ 31
Buttons Available in Auto Mode................... 31
Program Mode.................................................. 32
Buttons Available in Program Mode............. 32
Stitch Assist Mode............................................. 33
What is Stitch Assist? ..................................... 33
Play Mode......................................................... 34
Multi Mode....................................................... 34
PC Mode............................................................ 35
Taking Pictures in Stitch Assist Mode................... 36
Buttons Available in Stitch Assist Mode........ 36
Retaking a Picture.......................................... 36
When a Sequence is Complete...................... 36
Shooting Hints.................................................. 37
Procedures for Shooting Horizontal/Vertical
Sequences ......................................................... 38
2x2 Shot Procedures ......................................... 39
Menu Features ...................................................... 42
Record Menu.................................................. 42
Play Menu ...................................................... 42
Basic Menu Operations..................................... 43
MENU Button................................................. 43
+/- Buttons...................................................... 43
SET Button...................................................... 43
Record Menu..................................................... 44
Quality............................................................ 44
Review............................................................ 45
+/- (Exp.)......................................................... 45
Reset File No. ................................................. 46