Mode Dial Functions, Lock, Auto Mode, Self-Timer Button | Canon A50

Mode Dial Functions

The Mode Dial allows you to select between the various shooting and playback modes featured on the PowerShot A50.

Mode Dial Functions

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Lock

The Mode Dial should be set to the L (Lock) position when the camera is not in

use. In this mode the lens cover will close and the camera power will shut off.

•Ensure that you turn the Mode Dial to the L (Lock) position before you change a battery, eject a CF card or connect the camera to a computer or television.

Auto Mode

In Auto mode, the camera selects whether or not to use the flash and automatically

chooses focus, exposure and white balance settings. The size is fixed at Large for this mode, but the quality setting can be changed. It is convenient to use this mode for normal picture taking.

Buttons Available in Auto Mode

• Macro Button

Use this button to shoot a photographic subject 6.7 to 20in. (17 to 50cm) from the lens. The icon displays in the Display Panel when this mode is selected.

• Self-Timer Button

Use this button to activate the Self-Timer mode. The icon displays in the Display Panel when this mode is selected.

The shutter will activate 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed.

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Canon A50 manual Mode Dial Functions, Lock, Buttons Available in Auto Mode Macro Button, Self-Timer Button

Contents

Page Install the Software Digital Camera Operating Steps and Reference GuidesHardware Guide Start Taking Pictures Load Images onto a Computer Processing Images with the Software Introduction Disclaimer FCC Notice Digital Camera, Model PS1026 Table of Contents Auto Mode Play Mode Multi ModeProcedures for Shooting Horizontal Setup Index Test Shots Handling and Safety PrecautionsRead This First Safety Precautions Read This First Read This First Read This First Avoid Condensation Related Problems Avoid Strong Magnetic FieldsIf Condensation Forms Inside the Camera 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 Precautions with CF Cards Are uncertain about these proceduresHow to Remove the Windows Standard Driver How to Install the SanDisk ATA FlashDisk Device Driver Attaching the Wrist Strap You can change the language in which messages are displayed Setting the Menu LanguageTurn the Mode Dial to the Play position Setting the Date and Time Set the correct date and time with the following procedures Camera Setup Quick Start Taking Pictures Taking Pictures in Auto ModeAbout Power Save Other Shooting Features Two-Stage Shutter Button Replaying Images Replaying Images in Play ModeReplaying Images in Multi Mode 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 Image Size and Quality Specifications Basic Functions320 KB 120 KB Power On/Off Switch Power Save Function Data Transmission Mode Camera ModesShooting Modes Playback Modes Display Panel CCD RAW Viewfinder Viewfinder Frame Marks Lower Indicator IndicatorsUpper Indicator Camera features a two-stage shutter button ButtonsShutter Button Pressing Halfway Rapid Shot Function Extremely low-contrast objects Focus LockSituations Not Suited to Autofocus Photography Continuous/Self-Timer/+ Button Auto ModeProgram Mode Zoom Buttons Play Mode Multi ModeSelf-Timer Procedures Menu Button Red-Eye Reduction Program or Stitch Assist ModeFlash/- Button Auto, Program or Stitch Assist Mode MACRO/JUMP Button Play Mode and Multi Mode This button turns the Jump mode on or offJump Mode Following operations are possible Auto Mode and Program Mode Auto Mode, Program Mode and Stitch Assist ModeLCD/VIDEO Button Menu Button SET Button This button displays the Play menu. p.68 Mode Dial Functions Auto ModeButtons Available in Auto Mode Macro Button Self-Timer Button Program Mode Or Continuous mode as Well as the image size and qualityButtons Available in Program Mode Flash Button Continuous/Self-Timer Button Stitch Assist Mode Play Mode Multi Mode PC Mode Into an image processing application program Stitch Assist Mode Buttons Available Stitch Assist Mode Flash ButtonWhen a Sequence is Complete Retaking a Picture Stitch Assist Mode Procedures for Shooting Horizontal/Vertical Sequences Turn the Mode Dial to the Stitch Assist positionHorizontal Sequence Vertical Sequence Stitch Assist Mode Procedures for Shooting 2x2 Matrix Sequences Stitch Assist Mode Stitch Assist Mode Play Menu Menu FeaturesRecord Menu Basic Menu Operations Menu Button+/- Buttons 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 Slide Show StartBegin the slide show by selecting the Start option Images are displayed in order by file numbers Mark/Unmark Clear Marks Play Time Specified parameters on compatible digital Print OrderRepeat Order Prints Standard setting prints one image toPrint Type Select Images All Images Property Cancel OrdersThis setting deletes the print mark data Beep SetupPower Save 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 Hold the LCD/VIDEO Button down and press the SET button Turn the Mode Dial back to the L Lock positionChanging the Recording Format 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