Connecting to a Computer | Canon A5 instruction

Connecting to a Computer

Connecting to a Windows Computer

The camera is shipped with a PC interface cable that fits into the camera’s DIGITAL Terminal so that it may be connected to the serial port of a computer running a Windows operating system.

DIGITAL Terminal

Serial Port

PC Interface Cable

Connecting to a Macintosh Computer

The camera is also shipped with a Macintosh interface cable that fits into the camera’s DIGITAL Terminal so that it may be connected to the modem or printer port of a computer running a Macintosh operating system.

Printer Port

Modem Port

DIGITAL

Terminal

Macintosh Interface Cable

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Canon A5 quick start Connecting to a Computer, Connecting to a Windows Computer

Contents

English Trademark Acknowledgement IntroductionDisclaimer Table of Contents Table of Contents Quick Guide to Page Numbers by Category Shooting Quick Guide to Page Numbers by Category Replaying Images Saving, Printing and Deleting Image Files Other Topics Handling and Safety Precautions Exclusion of Liability Handling and Safety Precautions ....2/7 Safety Precautions Handling and Safety Precautions ....3/7 Handling and Safety Precautions ....4/7 Handling and Safety Precautions ....5/7 Handling and Safety Precautions ....6/7 Handling and Safety Precautions ....7/7 Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsAvoid Strong Magnetic Fields If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Guide to Components Quick Start Guide9 p Guide to Components ....2/2 Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 Image Size and Quality Specifications Power Save Function Power On/Off SwitchBasic Functions of the PowerShot A5 .. /13 Camera Modes Display Panel Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 ....4/13Single Mode Continuous Mode Self-Timer Mode Fine Normal Viewfinder Frame Marks Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 ....5/13Viewfinder Indicators Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 ....6/13 Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 ....7/13 Camera features a two-stage shutter buttonShutter Button Pressing Halfway Continuous/Self-Timer + Button Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 ....8/13Auto mode, this button turns the Self-Timer mode on and off Pressing Fully Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 ....9/13 Flash Button Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 ....10/13 Reducing the potential for reflections back from the retinas Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 ....11/13 Macro/Jump Button Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 12/13 Stitch Assist mode, the LCD panel is automatically turned on Basic Functions of the PowerShot A5 ....13/13 SET Button Mode Dial Functions Auto ModeButtons Available in Auto Mode Lock Program Mode Mode Dial Functions ....2/5Buttons Available in Program Mode Continuous/Self-Timer Button Stitch Assist Mode Mode Dial Functions ....3/5What is Stitch Assist? Horizontal Sequence Vertical Sequence Play Mode Multi Mode Mode Dial Functions ....4/5 PC Mode Mode Dial Functions ....5/5 Taking Pictures in Stitch Assist Mode Buttons Available in Stitch Assist ModeWhen a Sequence is Complete Retaking a Picture Taking Pictures in Stitch Assist Mode ....2/6 Shooting Hints Procedures for Shooting Horizontal/Vertical Se- quences Taking Pictures in Stitch Assist Mode ....3/6 Graphic subject captured by the lens 2x2 Shot ProceduresTaking Pictures in Stitch Assist Mode ....4/6 Taking Pictures in Stitch Assist Mode ....5/6 Taking Pictures in Stitch Assist Mode ....6/6 Record Menu Menu FeaturesPlay Menu Menu Features ....2/13 Basic Menu OperationsMenu Button +/- Buttons Menu Features ....3/13 Small and CCD RAW sizes are not available in Auto modeRecord Menu Quality Menu Features ....4/13 CCD RAW size is not available in Stitch Assist modeReview +/- Exp About File Numbers Menu Features ....5/13Reset File No Menu Features ....6/13 Play MenuShow Info Slide Show Menu Features ....7/13 Begin the slide show by selecting the Start optionStart Mark/Unmark Clear Marks Menu Features ....8/13Maximum of 100 images can be marked Menu Features ....9/13 ProtectPlay Time Repeat Print Mark Menu Features ....10/13Erase Maximum of 100 images may be marked SetupMenu Features ....11/13 Menu Features ....12/13 Power SaveReset Beep Language Menu Features ....13/13Format Connecting to a TV Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a Windows Computer Connecting to a Computer ....2/2 Changing the Button Battery and Setting the Date/Time Changing the Button Bat- tery Open End Tabs Setting the Date/Time Camera Maintenance Use a lens blower to remove dust and dirt from the lens Optional Accessories Soft CaseCF Cards CF Cards and Capacities Optional Accessories ....2/2 Pcmcia Card AdapterCF Card Reader Digital Printer CD-200 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ....2/5 Troubleshooting ....3/5 Troubleshooting ....4/5 Image is blurred or Camera or photographicOut of focus Subject is moving Images are too dark Insufficient ambient light Troubleshooting ....5/5 List of Message Codes No CF card List of MessagesWithin the CTG99999 and the DC97 folders, respectively Specifications PowerShot A5 Specifications ....2/2 Tesing Conditions Canon Battery Pack Before You Use Battery Pack NB-5HAppendix a Instructions Operating Precautions Appendix a ....2/4 Safety Precautions Appendix a ....3/4 Appendix a ....4/4 Storage PrecautionsSpecifications Voltage Range Canon Compact Power AdapterAppendix B Charging the Battery Pack NB-5H Appendix B ....2/4 Powering the Camera With the Compact Power Adapter Appendix B ....3/4 Appendix B ....4/4 Never disassemble or alter any part of this equipment Instructions for Camera Installation Instructions for Pcmcia Slot InstallationAppendix C Canon Appendix C ....2/4 Do not attempt to disassemble or alter CF cards Precautions with the FC-15M Appendix C ....3/4 Appendix C ....4/4 Insert the FC-15M in the PC card slot Symbols Index Index ....2/2 Small/Fine Small/Normal Canon Customer Support North America Canon Customer Support ....2/3 Canon España S.A Canon Customer Support ....3/3 Canon Marketing Malaysia Sdn. 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