Camera Modes, Shooting Modes, Playback Modes | Canon A50 specification

Basic Functions

Camera Modes

The PowerShot A50 features six operating modes that you select with the Mode Dial.

Shooting Modes

: 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 and exposure are set automatically by the camera. (The exposure can be fine- tuned manually with the Exposure Compensation function.)

: 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 software program.

Playback Modes

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.

Data Transmission Mode

PC : PC Mode

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

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Canon A50 manual Camera Modes, Shooting Modes, Playback Modes, Data Transmission Mode

Contents

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