Quick Start | Canon A50 instruction

Quick Start

Now that you have the camera set up, lets jump right into picture taking. This section explains the most basic procedures for taking, reviewing and deleting images. Since any images you record can be readily deleted, try actually taking some shots as you read through this section.

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Canon A50 manual Quick Start

Contents

Page Start Taking Pictures Load Images onto a Computer Install the SoftwareDigital Camera Operating Steps and Reference Guides Hardware Guide Processing Images with the Software Disclaimer Introduction Digital Camera, Model PS1026 FCC Notice Table of Contents Setup Auto ModePlay Mode Multi Mode Procedures for Shooting Horizontal Index Read This First Handling and Safety PrecautionsTest Shots Safety Precautions Read This First Read This First Read This First Extended Storage Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsAvoid Strong Magnetic Fields If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Front View Guide to Components Back View Operation panel Charging the Battery Pack Camera Setup Camera Setup Installing the Battery Pack 2CR5 Lithium Batteries Battery Performance Using the Camera with an AC Power Source Close the CF card slot cover Inserting a CF Card CF Cards and Estimated Capacities How to Install the SanDisk ATA FlashDisk Device Driver Precautions with CF CardsAre uncertain about these procedures How to Remove the Windows Standard Driver Attaching the Wrist Strap Turn the Mode Dial to the Play position Setting the Menu LanguageYou can change the language in which messages are displayed Set the correct date and time with the following procedures Setting the Date and Time Camera Setup Quick Start About Power Save Taking Pictures in Auto ModeTaking Pictures Two-Stage Shutter Button Other Shooting Features Replaying Images in Multi Mode Replaying Images in Play ModeReplaying Images Select image green frame by pressing the +/- buttons Other Replay Features Erasing Images from a CF Card Erasing Images Shortcut Page Detailed Guide to the Functions 120 KB Image Size and Quality SpecificationsBasic Functions 320 KB Power Save Function Power On/Off Switch Playback Modes Data Transmission ModeCamera Modes Shooting Modes CCD RAW Display Panel Viewfinder Frame Marks Viewfinder Upper Indicator IndicatorsLower Indicator Pressing Halfway Camera features a two-stage shutter buttonButtons Shutter Button Rapid Shot Function Situations Not Suited to Autofocus Photography Focus LockExtremely low-contrast objects Zoom Buttons Continuous/Self-Timer/+ ButtonAuto Mode Program Mode Menu Button Play ModeMulti Mode Self-Timer Procedures Flash/- Button Program or Stitch Assist ModeRed-Eye Reduction MACRO/JUMP Button Auto, Program or Stitch Assist Mode Following operations are possible Play Mode and Multi ModeThis button turns the Jump mode on or off Jump Mode Menu Button Auto Mode and Program ModeAuto Mode, Program Mode and Stitch Assist Mode LCD/VIDEO Button This button displays the Play menu. p.68 SET Button Self-Timer Button Mode Dial FunctionsAuto Mode Buttons Available in Auto Mode Macro Button Continuous/Self-Timer Button Program ModeOr Continuous mode as Well as the image size and quality Buttons Available in Program Mode Flash Button Stitch Assist Mode Multi Mode Play Mode Into an image processing application program PC Mode Retaking a Picture Stitch Assist ModeButtons Available Stitch Assist Mode Flash Button When a Sequence is Complete Stitch Assist Mode Vertical Sequence Procedures for Shooting Horizontal/Vertical SequencesTurn the Mode Dial to the Stitch Assist position Horizontal Sequence Stitch Assist Mode Procedures for Shooting 2x2 Matrix Sequences Stitch Assist Mode Stitch Assist Mode Record Menu Menu FeaturesPlay Menu SET Button Basic Menu OperationsMenu Button +/- Buttons Quality Record Menu Size/Quality Compression Format File Size +/- Exp Icons White Balance Slow Shutter Show/Hide Info Play Menu Erase Rotate Protect Images are displayed in order by file numbers Slide ShowStart Begin the slide show by selecting the Start option Mark/Unmark Play Time Clear Marks Repeat Print OrderSpecified parameters on compatible digital Print Type Standard setting prints one image toOrder Prints All Images Select Images This setting deletes the print mark data Cancel OrdersProperty Power Save SetupBeep Review Date/Time About File Numbers File No. Reset Format Language Other Functions Connecting to a TV Changing the Button Battery 2CR5NB-5H Replace the battery pack Changing the Recording Format Turn the Mode Dial back to the L Lock positionHold the LCD/VIDEO Button down and press the SET button Appendices Camera Maintenance Problem Causes Troubleshooting Problem Causes Solutions Battery pack life has been Mode List of Message Codes Following messages may appear on the LCD Panel List of Messages PowerShot A50 Specifications Appendices 103 Battery Pack NB-5H sold separately in some regions Index Appendices 106 Canon Customer Support Customer Support Asia Ulead Customer SupportPage IE-021-V1 0599Nixx Canon INC