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Canon A50 manual Operation panel, Read This, First

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Operation panel

Operation panel

• Mode Dial (p. 56)

Read This

Display Panel• (p. 43)

Indicators • (p. 45)

• Shutter Button (p. 46)

• Flash/- Button (p. 51)

• Continuous/Self-Timer/+

Button (p. 49)

First

								• Zoom Buttons (p. 49)


SET Button •
(pp. 55, 69)
				• LCD/VIDEO Button
					(p. 54)
MENU Button •					(p. 54)
(pp. 54, 69)

			• MACRO/JUMP Button (p. 52)

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Canon A50 manual Operation panel, Read This, First

Contents

Read this guide first if you are new to this camera It describes the camera functions, setup and operating proceduresThis Guide Digital Camera Operating Steps and Reference GuidesInstall the Software PowerShot A50 Software Starter Guideor Guide or PowerShot A50 Software Stater Guide On-screen Help Using softwarename On-screenRead This First Camera Setup Quick Start Basic Functions Buttons Mode Dial Functions Stitch Assist Mode Menu Features Other FunctionsTrademark Acknowledgments IntroductionDisclaimer Digital Camera, Model PS1026 FCC NoticeCamera Setup Table of ContentsSpecifications Power On/Off SwitchMenu Features Procedures for Shooting HorizontalSetup Mode Dial FunctionsAppendices Other FunctionsIndex Customer SupportRead This First Handling and Safety PrecautionsPlease Read Test ShotsWarnings Safety PrecautionsDo not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly prescribed in this guide. Disassembly or alteration may result in high-voltage electrical shock. Internal inspections, alterations and repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk Do not handle the power adapter cord if your hands are wet. Handling it with wet hands may lead to electrical shock. When unplugging the cord, ensure that you hold the rigid portion of the plug. Pulling on the flexible portion of the cord may damage or expose the wire and insulation, creating the potential for fires or electrical shocks Use only Compact Power Adapter CA-PS100/100E to charge Battery Pack NB-5H. Use of other chargers may result in overheating, distortion, fire or electrical shock Avoid Condensation Related Problems Preventing MalfunctionsAvoid Strong Magnetic Fields If Condensation Forms Inside the CameraFront View Guide to ComponentsStrap Holder p LCD Panel DC Coupler Cable Cover p Battery Cover p Back ViewBattery Cover Lock p Tripod Socket Viewfinder p CF Card Slot Cover p Lock for CF Card Slot Cover pFirst Operation panelRead This Charging the Battery Pack Camera SetupDo not charge the battery pack in poorly ventilated areas Fully charge Battery Pack NB-5H before using it for the first time Installing the Battery PackIndent 2CR5 Lithium BatteriesBattery Performance Adapter CA-PS100/100E Using the Camera with an AC Power SourceCable Cover DC Coupler DR-100A DC Indicator DC Compact PowerTerminal Inserting a CF Card CF Cards and Estimated Capacities are uncertain about these procedures Precautions with CF CardsHow to Remove the Windows Standard Driver How to Install the SanDisk ATA FlashDisk Device DriverAttaching the Wrist Strap Setting the Menu Language Set the correct date and time with the following procedures Setting the Date and Time1. Turn the Mode Dial to the Auto position 2. Press the MENU button to display the Rec. menu7. Turn the Mode Dial to the L Lock position to shut off the power Quick Start About Power Save Taking PicturesTaking Pictures in Auto Mode Two-Stage Shutter Button Indicator Behavior After a ShotOther Shooting Features Replaying Images in MULTI Mode Replaying ImagesReplaying Images in PLAY Mode 2. Select image green frame by pressing the +/- buttons Other Replay FeaturesErasing Images from a CF Card Erasing ImagesShortcut If you want to stop the erase procedure, select CancelTo delete all the images at once, select All in Step To display the previous menu, press the MENU buttonPage Detailed Guide to the Functions Basic Functions Image Size and Quality SpecificationsPower Save Function Power On/Off SwitchShooting Modes Playback ModesShooting Modes Camera ModesPlayback Modes Data Transmission ModeBasic Functions Display PanelViewfinder Frame Marks ViewfinderUpper Indicator IndicatorsLower Indicator Green Ready to take picture no flashShutter Button ButtonsPressing Halfway Pressing FullyRapid Shot Function Situations Not Suited to Autofocus Photography Focus Lockextremely low-contrast objects extremely bright objects in the center of the viewfinderZoom Buttons Continuous/Self-Timer/+ ButtonAuto Mode Program ModePlay Mode Self-Timer ProceduresThis button displays the next stored image Multi ModeProgram or Stitch Assist Mode Flash/- Buttonthe Red-Eye Reduction The icon indicates the Flash Off mode. The flash will not firePlay Mode MACRO/JUMP ButtonMulti Mode Menu ButtonThis button turns the Jump mode on or off Play Mode and Multi ModeJump Mode The following operations are possibleMENU Button LCD/VIDEO ButtonAuto Mode and Program Mode This button turns the LCD panel on or offPlay Mode and Multi Mode SET ButtonThis button displays the Play menu. p.68 This button selects the current menu option shown on the LCD panelLock Mode Dial FunctionsAuto Mode Self-Timer ButtonContinuous/Self-Timer Button Program Modeor Continuous mode as well as the image size and quality Buttons Available in Program Mode Flash ButtonStitch Assist Mode Multi Mode Play Modeinto an image processing application program PC ModeWhen a Sequence is Complete Stitch Assist ModeButtons Available in Stitch Assist Mode FLASH Button MACRO ButtonThe Display Panel may display a lower number of recordable images in Stitch Assist mode than in Auto or Program mode After the indicator stops flashing green, the Procedures for Shooting Horizontal/Vertical SequencesHorizontal Sequence 1. Turn the Mode Dial to the Stitch Assist position5. Follow the same steps to shoot subsequent images in the sequence 1. Turn the Mode Dial to the Stitch Assist position Procedures for Shooting 2x2 Matrix Sequences2. Select 2x2 with the +/- buttons and press the SET button 3. Shoot the first imageBy default, images are recorded in a clockwise direction starting from the upper right. To change the starting position, press the + button before taking the first shot Page Play Menu Menu FeaturesRecord Menu MENU Button Basic Menu Operations+/- Buttons SET ButtonQuality Record MenuMenu Features The Exposure Compensation function cannot be activated in Auto Mode +/- ExpShortcut Icons White BalanceIcons Slow ShutterShow/Hide Info Play MenuShortcut EraseThis function can be used to erase image files from a CF card Rotate ProtectA lock icon will appear next to an image that is protected OriginalStart Slide ShowBegin the slide show by selecting the Start option Images are displayed in order by file numbersMark/Unmark Play Time Clear MarksThis function clears all marked data contained in shows 1 to specified parameters on compatible digital Print OrderRepeat Order Prints Print TypeAll Images Select ImagesProperty Cancel OrdersBeep SetupPower Save The factory default date style may differ between regions Date/TimeReview About File Numbers File No. ResetThe method by which the camera assigns file numbers can be selected Format The Language menu may appear differ- ently on cameras in some regions LanguageShortcut Other Functions Connecting to a TV6. Play images using the normal proce- dures Changing the Button Battery1. Ensure that the Mode Dial is set to the L Lock position 2CR5NB-5H 7. Replace the battery pack8. Close the battery cover and slide the lock to the locked position 1. Turn the Mode Dial to the P Program position Changing the Recording Format2. Press the MENU button 3. Hold the LCD/VIDEO Button down and press the SET buttonAppendices Camera MaintenanceCamera Body LensCauses TroubleshootingProblem Battery cover lock was opened CF card slot cover was accessedLock the battery cover and reset the Firmly close and lock the CF card slotafter non-use for a year or more Make sure the battery pack is seatedCheck the AC power cord connection Solutions ProblemCauses AppendicesList of Message Codes The following messages may appear on the LCD Panel List of MessagesPowerShot A50 Specifications± 2 EV Operating Temperatures Compact Power Adaptor CA-PS100/100E sold separately in some regionsBattery Pack NB-5H sold separately in some regions Appendices 105 IndexAppendices 106 Canon Customer Support Customer SupportUlead Customer Support Yoshisuke Kuramoto, CDS Inc., Tokyo, Japan Art DirectionDesign Sumio Koike, J-Cat Communications, Vancouver, Canada0599Nixx H-IE-021-V11999 CANON INC PRINTED IN JAPAN