Canon A510, A520

Shooting – Advanced Functions

Some menu items may not be available for

selection according to the Shooting mode

(p.159).

zYou can apply a desired image and sound

to and in the My Camera menu. For

details, see the Registering My Camera

Settings (p.118) or the Canon Digital

Camera Software Starter Guide Disk.

zThe default of all the settings changed by

the menu and button operations except for

[Date/Time], [Language] and [Video

System] can be restored all at once (p. 75).

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Contents

Main ENGLISH 00_EC156&157CUG_Eng_Cover.fm Page 0 Friday, December 17, 2004 4:12 PM Camera User Guide DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide CEL-SE88A210 2004 CANON INC. PRINTED IN THE EU CANON INC. Europa, Africa & Middle East Page Flowchart and Reference Guides Symbols Used Using the Flash Table of Contents Page Read This First Please Read Test Shots Warning Against Copyright Infringement Warranty Limitations Page Safety Precautions WARNINGS Page Page Page CAUTIONS Preventing Malfunctions Components Guide 13 MENU Button (p.67) Memory Card Slot Cover (p. 18) SET Button Battery Cover (p.15) Shooting Mode Dial Indicators Preparing the Camera 1 2 3 4 Proper Battery Handling WARNING Battery Status Indications Page 19 Formatting Memory Cards button and select the [ (Set up)] menu using the 3 4 5 Memory Card Handling Precautions 2 3 4 5 6 2 3 4 5 24 Using the LCD Monitor Icons Displayed in Shooting Mode Page Playback Mode 28 Icons Displayed in Playback Mode (Detailed Display) The following information may also appear with some images. Page 30 Basic Functions zThe LCD monitor displays an image. Turning the Power On/Off 1 power lamp lights green (p. 14). Shooting Mode zCurrent shooting settings will appear in the LCD monitor. Playback Mode 1 turn the power off. Power Saving Function Switching between Shooting and Playback Shooting The Basics 2 3 4 5 Pressing Halfway 6 button all the way. Pressing Fully 35 Shooting with the Viewfinder 1 subject appears in the center of the frame in the viewfinder (autofocus range). 36 Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting 2 3 Using the Mode Dial (Image Zone) 39 1 mode dial and set the icon of the mode you wish to use to . zShooting procedures are the same as for the mode (p.33). 40 EC156&157CUG_Eng.book Page 40 Friday, December 17, 2004 3:32 PM Changing the Resolution and Compression You can change the resolution and compression (excluding movies) depending on the purpose. *The Postcard Print mode is not available in and . * Compression Purpose Superfine High Quality Normal 1 2 3 4 5 6 Using the Flash 1 to switch between flash modes. When the red-eye reduction function is on When the red-eye reduction function is off 2 43 1 menu, set (Red-eye) to [On]. z appears on the LCD monitor. Macro Mode 1 LCD monitor on. 2 1 2 Page 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) Framing a Subject 1 2 3 4 5 Special Scene Mode 1 (Special Scene mode). using the or button and 2 shoot the image. Page Postcard Print Mode You can shoot images with the optimal resolution and compression for postcard size printing. 1 2 the or button. 3 (Postcard) using the or button. 1 2 3 Movie Mode 1 2 Press the shutter button all the way. 3 way to stop recording the movie. Page Playback The Basics 1 2 Magnifying Images Images can be magnified up to approximately 10 times in single image playback. 2 Canceling the Magnified Display 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 2 3 1 and press the SET button. 2 button and press the SET button. 3 4 5 6 7 Page Erasing 2 3 1 2 Page Page Page Menu Settings and Default Settings Rec. Menu 70 Play Menu Mute Set up Menu Page Page Page 74 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) 117 1 2 3 Using the Mode Dial (Creative Zone) M 1 Shooting mode. 2 mode dial and set the icon of the function you wish to use to . P Program AE Setting the Shutter Speed Page Setting the Aperture Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture 81 Switching between Focusing Modes 1 (AiAF). zSee Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 66). 2 using the or 1 2 1 2 Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) 1 the FUNC. menu. 2 to set using the or button. 1 2 3 4 Page Changing the ISO Speed 1 Speed) in the FUNC. menu. 2 or button. Changing the Photo Effect 1 Off) in the FUNC. menu. 2 or button. 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 the shutter button all the way to Shooting in Manual Focus Mode The focus can be manually set. 1 button until appears. 2 1 2 Page Playback Advanced Functions 1 2 1 2 3 Auto Play (Auto Play) and press the SET Pausing and Resuming Auto Play Stopping Auto Play 1 2 Various Functions About Printing Images shot with this camera can be printed using one of the following methods. 99 Various Functions Printers that Can Be Used with this Camera 1 2 3 (Index) menu, select (Print Order) and press the SET 2 3 1 2 3 Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) 1 2 3 1 2 3 the or button and press the SET Downloading Images to a Computer Connecting the Camera to a Computer 108 zMacintosh 1 2 3 4 5 Downloading Images by Direct Transfer 1 Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the cameras LCD monitor. 2 3 1 2 1 2 3 Page 115 Various Functions Resetting the File Number 1 menu, select (File No. Reset). zSee Selecting Menus and Settings (p.66). 2 button. Page 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 7 Data that can be Registered as My Camera Settings 121 List of Messages List of Messages The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor. zFor messages which may appear when a printer is connected, refer to the Direct Print User Guide. Page Troubleshooting Page Page Page Page Page 129 Appendix Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately) Using Rechargeable Batteries (Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200) The charge indicator blinks while charging, then remains lit when charging is finished. Page 131 Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK800 1 compact power adapter, and then plug the other end into the power outlet. 2 connect the compact power adapters DC plug into the cameras DC IN terminal. Using the Lenses (Sold Separately) Wide Converter WC-DC52 Tele-converter TC-DC52A Close-Up Lens 250D (52 mm) Shooting Ranges in Macro Mode 1 2 3 4 135 5 attach it securely by turning it in the indicated direction. Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold Separately) High Power Flash HF-DC1 Replacing the Date Battery 1 off. 2 3 4 5 6 Camera Care and Maintenance Specifications Page Page Page Battery Performance 145 Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (Recordable Images) Memory card included with the camera PowerShot A520 PowerShot A510 Image Data Size (Estimated) 147 NiMH Battery NB-2AH Battery Charger CB-4AH/CB-4AHE Supplied with the separately sold Battery and Charger Kit CBK4-200. 148 Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 Supplied with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK800. SD memory Card MultiMediaCard Wide Converter WC-DC52 (Sold Close-up Lens 250D 52 mm (Sold Tele-converter TC-DC52A (Sold Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC52F (Sold Separately) Photo Tips and Information Page INDEX A B C D E H I J L M N O P R S T V W Z Page Page Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode The following chart shows the functions and settings available in each Shooting mode.