Various Functions

zNo image will appear on the LCD monitor when the camera is connected to a TV monitor.

zThe video output signal can be switched (NTSC or PAL) to accommodate different regional standards (p. 73). The default setting varies between regions.

-NTSC: Japan, U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan, etc.

-PAL: Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan),

Oceania, etc.

If the video system is set incorrectly, the camera output may not display properly.

zIf the TV is a stereo model, you can plug the audio plug into either the left or right Audio In jack. Please refer to the TV’s manual for details.

zA TV set cannot be used in mode.

Resetting the File Number

The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. You can select how the file number is assigned.

 

The file number is reset to the start (100-0001)

On

each time a new memory card is inserted. New

images recorded on memory cards with existing

 

images are assigned the next available number.

 

The file number of the last image to be shot is

Off memorized so that images recorded to a new

 

memory card start from the next number.

1 In the [ (Set up)] menu, select

(File No. Reset).

zSee Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 66).

2 Select [On] or [Off] using the or

button.

3 Press the MENU button.

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A510, A520 specifications

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