Using the LCD Monitor, Shooting Mode, DISP. Button

Preparing the Camera

Using the LCD Monitor

The LCD monitor can be used to compose images while shooting, adjust menu settings and play back recorded images. Pressing the DISP. button switches the LCD monitor display mode.

Shooting Mode

DISP. Button

Standard

Detailed

AF Frame

(No Information)

(Information View)

Spot AE

Point

Frame

Aperture Value

• Still images: Shots Remaining

Shutter Speed

• Movies (seconds):

- Remaining Movie Time

DISP. Button

- Elapsed Time

Off

When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the AF frame will display as follows (when the LCD monitor is on).

AiAF set to [On] (p. 81)	AiAF set to [Off] (p. 81) (1-point AF)
z Green: Focusing complete (focused AF frame)	z Green: Focusing complete
z Does not appear: Focusing difficulty	z Yellow: Focusing difficulty

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Canon A520, A510 manual Using the LCD Monitor, Shooting Mode, DISP. Button Standard Detailed

A510, A520 specifications

The Canon A510 is a compact digital camera that was introduced as part of Canon's popular PowerShot A series, well-known for balancing user-friendliness with functionality. This camera is aimed at both novice photographers and those with a bit more experience, striking an appealing balance through its features and affordability.

At the heart of the Canon A510 is a 3.2-megapixel image sensor that delivers high-quality, vibrant images. Given its era, this resolution was quite respectable and allows for prints up to 11x14 inches, making the camera suitable for various applications, from snapshots to more serious photography. The A510 features a 4x optical zoom lens with a focal length equivalent to 35mm to 140mm, giving photographers the ability to capture both wide-angle shots and decent close-ups without sacrificing image clarity.

One standout feature of the Canon A510 is its DIGIC image processor. This advanced technology contributes to quicker response times, enhanced color rendering, and improved overall image quality. The camera also offers a range of shooting modes, including Auto, Manual, Portrait, Landscape, and Night Scenes, among others. These modes allow users to easily adapt to different lighting conditions and subjects, bolstering the camera's versatility.

Another characteristic that sets the A510 apart is its user-friendly interface and ergonomic design. The 1.5-inch LCD screen provides a clear view for composing shots and reviewing images. The menus are straightforward, allowing users to navigate settings without feeling overwhelmed. Additionally, the camera's lightweight and compact size make it a great travel companion, easily fitting in a purse or small bag.

Battery life is also a notable feature of the A510, as it uses AA batteries, which are convenient and widely available. This makes it easy for users to carry spare batteries, ensuring they won't miss important moments while on the go.

Overall, the Canon A510 is a reliable and practical choice for anyone looking for a digital camera that combines ease of use with a solid set of features. Its blend of functionality, portability, and image quality makes it a memorable entry in Canon's lineup, appealing to both casual users and budding photographers alike.

Contents

Please read the Read This First section p Canon Communication & Image France S.A Trademark Acknowledgements Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommendedDisclaimer 161 Appendix Mode dial should be set to Flowchart and Reference GuidesSymbols Used Using the Flash Table of Contents Registering My Camera Settings 118 Adjusting the ExposureAbout Printing Dpof Print Settings 100 104 Please Read Warranty LimitationsRead This First Test Shots Please see page 23 to change the language setting Camera Body TemperatureLanguage Setting About the LCD Monitor Safety Precautions Read This First Read This First Read This First Read This First Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsPreventing Malfunctions If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera Direct Print Compatible Printers sold separately Components GuideComputer p SET Button Battery Cover pBattery Cover Lock p Menu Button p Memory Card Slot Cover p Shooting Mode Dial Indicators Preparing the Camera Installing the BatteriesClose the battery cover Proper Battery Handling Change Battery Status IndicationsNever use batteries that look like this Batteries To remove the memory card Close the memory card slot cover securelyPush the memory card in until it clicks into place Push the memory card until it clicks and then release it Formatting Memory Cards Press the Menu button Memory Card Handling Precautions Setting the Date/Time Press the SET button Setting the Language Shortcut Operation DISP. Button Standard Detailed Using the LCD MonitorShooting Mode DISP. Button Icons Displayed in Shooting Mode Camera Shake Low Battery Preparing the Camera Playback Mode No Display Icons Displayed in Playback Mode Detailed Display Following information may also appear with some images About the Histogram Sample Histograms Press the Power button again to turn the power off Turning the Power On/OffPress the Power button until the power lamp lights green p Basic Functions Playback mode Power Saving FunctionAuto Power Down On Shooting mode When the Auto Power Down Function Activates Shooting Mode Playback Mode The lens does not retract for Switching between Shooting and PlaybackSlide the mode switch to Shooting The Basics Pressing Fully Press the shutter button all the wayPressing Halfway Shooting with the Viewfinder Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting AF-assist Beam Changing the Image Display Duration Rec. menu appears Using the Mode Dial Image Zone Night Scene Mode Shooting procedures are Same as for the mode pLandscape Mode Shooting Modes Resolution Changing the Resolution and CompressionMovies can be shot with the following resolutions Compression Purpose Select Press the FUNC. button Select L* using the or buttonResolution you wish to set using the or button Press the FUNC. button Shoot the image Using the FlashPress the button to switch between flash modes Appears on the LCD monitor Basics Setting the Red-eye Reduction FunctionRec. menu, set Red-eye to On Macro Mode Red-eye Reduction Self-timer Select , or using the or button and press the Func Button Button Shooting procedures are the same as for Mode p Digital Zoom Continuous Shooting PowerShot A510 Approx .3 shots per secondShooting will stop when the shutter button is released Shooting Panoramic Images Stitch Assist Framing a Subject Shoot the first image Turn the Shooting mode dial toUse the same procedures to shoot the remaining images Press the SET button after the last shot Special Scene Mode By simply selecting one of the following Turn the shooting mode dial to Special Scene mode Current Scene mode screen is displayed Fireworks Underwater Foliage SnowNight Snapshot Kids & Pets Beach Current setting is Postcard Print ModeSelect Postcard using Button Press the FUNC. button Shoot the image Embedding the Date Image Data Select Off, Date or Date & Time using the or buttonPress the Menu button Shoot the image Movie Mode Basics Playback The Basics Slide the mode switch toMove between images using the or button Displaying Images Individually Single Image Playback Magnifying Images Canceling the Magnified DisplayPressing the Menu button cancels magnification immediately Images appear at once index playback Change the image selection using the , , or buttonViewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Playback Jumping between Images Select a movie using the or button and press the SET buttonSelect Play using the or button and press the SET button Press the zoom lever toward while in index playback p Select the movie you wish to edit and press the SET button Pausing and Resuming PlaySelect Edit using the or button and press the SET button Fast Forwarding/Rewinding Select Save using the or button and press the SET button Select an editing method using the or buttonSelect the range you wish to delete using the or button Select Play using the or button and press the SET button Playback The Basics Confirmation screen appears Select Erase using the or button and press the SET buttonErasing Shooting Advanced Functions Selecting Menus and SettingsSelecting Settings with the FUNC. Button Shooting Mode Only Contents Press the Menu button Press the Menu button Use Button to switch between MenusButton to select the setting Use Button to select a menu item Shooting Advanced Functions Menu Settings and Default Settings Rec. Menu Play Menu Set up MenuDirect print function or at a photo lab service Mute Selftimer Vol Menu Item Setting ContentOperation Vol Volume Shutter Volume 115 Language Video System Customizing the Camera My Camera Settings 117 Can be performed from Shooting or Playback mode Resetting the Settings to DefaultTurn the power on Press the Menu button for longer than 5 seconds Using the Mode Dial Creative Zone How to Use the Mode Dial Differences between the P and Modes Setting the Shutter SpeedProgram AE Seconds Aperture ShutterValue Wide Angle Setting the Aperture Aperture Value Display Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Or +2 appears in red Rec. menu, select AiAF Switching between Focusing ModesSelect On or Off using the or button Switching between Metering Modes Select * Evaluative in the FUNC. menu Select *+/- Exp. in the FUNC. menu Adjusting the ExposureAdjust the compensation using the or button Adjusting the Tone White Balance Select *Auto in the FUNC. menu Setting a Custom White Balance Flash is set to Flash On or Flash Off Zoom is positioned to the telephoto end settingISO speed is set to the same setting to shoot the image Select *ISO Speed in the FUNC. menu Select the ISO speed using the or buttonChanging the ISO Speed Select *Effect Off in the FUNC. menu Select the photo effect using the or buttonChanging the Photo Effect Select Flash Output in the FUNC. menu Adjusting the Flash OutputAdjust the flash output using the or button Shooting with AF Lock Shooting Hard-to-Focus SubjectsShooting with Focus Lock Icon appears on the LCD monitor Shooting in Manual Focus Mode Press the MF button until appears Set up menu, select Auto Rotate Focus using the or button and shoot the imageSetting the Auto Rotate Function Select On and press the Menu button Advanced Functions Play menu, select Rotate and press the SET Button Playback Advanced FunctionsRotating Images in the Display Select Sound Memo in the Play menu and press the SET button Select Record using the or Button and press the SET buttonAttaching Sound Memos to Image Play menu, select Auto Play and press the SET Button Pausing and Resuming Auto PlayAuto Play Stopping Auto Play Icon appears on Protecting ImagesPlay menu, select Protect and press the SET Button Various Functions About Printing Direct Print Compatible Printing See the System Map Select images for printing Dpof Print SettingsPlay menu, select Print Order and press the SET Button Standard/ Both Single image playback Index Single image playback Select an image usingIndex playback p Or button Display will return to the Print Order menu Maximum of 998 images can be set Date Setting the Print StylePrint Type File No Image Transmission Settings Dpof Transfer Order Selecting Images for Transferring Play menu, select Transfer Order and press the SET button Select Order using the or button and press the SET buttonPlay menu, select Transfer Order and press SET button Downloading via a Camera to Computer Connection Downloading Images to a ComputerDisplay returns to the Transfer Order menu Canon Camera Twain Driver Downloading from a Memory CardCanon Utilities Canon Camera WIA Driver Macintosh 108 109 Digital Terminal Following window appears JProceed to step110 Using the software and computer to download images Downloading Images by Direct Transfer Use the or button to select , or and press the button Display will return to the Direct Transfer menu Downloading from a Memory Card See steps 2 to 4 on Viewing Images on a TV Set Select On or Off using the or Button Press the Menu button Resetting the File NumberSet up menu, select File No. Reset Various Functions 115 Folder File Capacity 116About File and Folder Numbers Rec. or Play menu appears Customizing the Camera My Camera SettingsChanging My Camera Settings 117 Various Functions Registering My Camera Settings Registering the Memory Card Images and Sounds An image appears Recording starts Recording stops when Time is exceeded pPress the DISP. button Various Functions 119 ZStart-up Image Data that can be Registered as My Camera SettingsStart-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter Sounds Compression List of Messages List of Messages 121 122 Canon AA-size NiMH batteries. For TroubleshootingProblem Cause Solution Information about alkaline batteries, see Card logic circuits may be damaged. Contact Memory card warning signal Sounds 124ZIf reformatting does not work, the memory Nearest Canon Customer Help Desk Batteries consumed Batteries are not the right type Batteries Batteries Poor electrical contact, between ZThe mechanism for detecting the camera’s 30 to 45 cm 11.8 in. to 1.5 ft. when set toSounds come from Telephoto Be recorded when shooting movies 127 Subject in recorded Slow Recording images To memory card Takes a long time 128 White dots or whiteFormatted in another device 129 Appendix Using the Power Kits Sold SeparatelyAppendix Charging four Charging two Batteries 130 Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK800 Appendix 131 Using the Lenses Sold Separately Tele-converter TC-DC52A Shooting Ranges in Macro ModeWide Converter WC-DC52 Close-Up Lens 250D 52 mm 134 Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52FAttaching a Lens Appendix 135 Bracket supplied Using an Externally Mounted Flash Sold SeparatelyHigh Power Flash HF-DC1 With the flash Appendix 137 Replacing the Date BatteryConfirm that the camera is turned off It up in the direction indicated by the arrow d Camera Care and Maintenance Appendix 139 Specifications PowerShot A520/PowerShot A510 Pets and Night Snapshot, Stitch assist and Movie PowerShot A520 Approx 1.9 shots/sec15 1/2000 sec Custom settings PC-controlled Shooting Compliant 142 143 Appendix NB-2AH fully Battery PerformanceAA NiMH Batteries Charged Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities Recordable Images PowerShot A520PowerShot A510 Memory card included with the camera Image Data Size Estimated Appendix 147 NiMH Battery NB-2AHBattery Charger CB-4AH/CB-4AHE MultiMediaCard Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800SD memory Card Supplied with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK800 Appendix 149 Wide Converter WC-DC52 Sold SeparatelyClose-up Lens 250D 52 mm Sold Separately 150 Tele-converter TC-DC52A Sold SeparatelyConversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52F Sold Separately Focal Length Photo Tips and Information Advanced Technique for the Macro Mode pHow to Adjust the Exposure p This section offers photography tips ISO Speed p UnderexposureOptimal Exposure Overexposure Erasing Digital TerminalDisplay Modes Batteries Exposure 154 Set upFocus Manual My Camera MeteringMovie Operation Sound Transfer Order 140Start-up 156 Wave Files Appendix 157 158 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Appendix 159 160